The Munros In Winter

Author : Martin Moran
Publisher : Sandstone Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1913207447
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Munros in Winter written by Martin Moran and published by Sandstone Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The winter completion of the Munros in a single push was not only a tremendous team effort but also Martin and Joy's great love story. It was an amazing Odyssey and The Munros in Winter is a superb account.' Sir Chris BoningtonIn 1984 Martin Moran became the first person to conquer the Munros in a single winter journey. In this gripping narrative he recounts his legendary achievement.

Author : Mike Cawthorne
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857906275
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hell of a Journey written by Mike Cawthorne and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hell of a Journey describes what is arguably the last great journey to be undertaken in Britain: the entire Scottish Highlands on foot in one winter. On one level it is a vivid and evocative account of a remarkable trek - never attempted before - on another it celebrates the uniqueness of the Highlands, the scenery and ecology of 'the last wilderness in Europe'. The challenge Mike Cawthorne set himself was to climb all 135 of Scotland's 1,000-metre peaks, which stretch in an unbroken chain through the heart of the Highlands, from Sutherland to the Eastern Cairngorms, down to Loch Lomond, and west to Glencoe. His route traversed the most spectacular landscape in Scotland, linking every portion of wilderness, and was completed in the midst of the harshest winter conditions imaginable. Acclaimed on its first publication in 2000, this edition contains an epilogue in which Mike Cawthorne reflects on his trek and wonders what has changed since he carried it out. He warns that 'wild land in Scotland has never been under greater threat'. Hell of a Journey is a reminder of what we could so easily lose forever.

Author : Cameron McNeish
Publisher : Lomond
ISBN 13 : 9781842040829
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by Cameron McNeish and published by Lomond. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Munros consist of 277 Scottish mountains over 3000 feet in height. They are enjoying unprecedented popularity as hikers and vacationers flock to the area to enjoy the magnificent scenery. It has been estimated that most good weekends, even in the winter, attract close to 50,000 visitors. Cameron McNeish, editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, provides an essential reference for readers either planning a trip to the region or wishing to relive the adventures they enjoyed there.

Author : Andrew Dempster
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1910022985
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by Andrew Dempster and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountains provide the spiritual nourishment so essential to a truer understanding of the hills and, ultimately, ourselves. Munro bagging is a headily addictive pursuit, with the holy-grail of 'compleation' the ultimate aim, currently achieved by around 7,000 Munroists. It all began in 1891 when Sir Hugh Munro's Tables of 3,000-foot Scottish mountains appeared in The Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal. Since then, this innocent compilation of hills has become a hallowed hit-list. Andrew Dempster traces the meandering course of this cult activity, which has gone from trickle to torrent in the space of a century. From early map-makers to current record-breakers, from the why and the wry to wildness and well-being, The Munros: A History explores the compulsions and philosophies underpinning the Munro phenomenon.

Author : RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.)
Publisher : Hillwalkers' Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781907233388
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by RAB. PRENTICE ANDERSON (TOM.) and published by Hillwalkers' Guides. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paul Webster
Publisher : Pocket Mountains
ISBN 13 : 9781907025273
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Munros written by Paul Webster and published by Pocket Mountains. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for anyone who wants to climb the Munros, the 282 Scottish peaks over 3000ft.

Author : Steve Kew
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783629215
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking the Munros Vol 2 - Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms written by Steve Kew and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume two of Walking the Munros, this guidebook describes 70 challenging and inspiring routes up Scotland's iconic 3000ft+ mountains within the Northern Highlands, the Cairngorms and the Isle of Skye. The routes, which range from 7 to 46km (with the option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by cycling the approach), cover 143 Munro summits, offering half and full-day walk and scramble options. Clear and concise route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100K mapping, together with invaluable practical information on access, parking, accommodation and more. Also included are two handy indexes of the Munros - listed alphabetically and by height - a perfect resource for peak-baggers. This guide incorporates both popular and lesser-known routes, and celebrates the raw and rugged beauty of these majestic mountains.

Author : Steve Kew
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783628650
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking the Munros Vol 1 - Southern, Central and Western Highlands written by Steve Kew and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half of a two-volume set describing challenging and inspiring routes to climb Scotland's 282 3000ft+ mountains, this guide covers the southern, central and western Highlands (south of the Great Glen), taking in stunning areas such as Glen Coe, Glen Shee, Lochaber and Mull. 69 demanding and inspiring routes are described, covering 139 Munro mountains. Including both popular and lesser-known routes, the guide is ideal both for Munro-baggers and those who simply love great mountain walking. This volume includes the iconic Ben Nevis, Buachaille Etive Mor and Aonach Eagach ridge as well as the Mamores, Grey Corries and Arrochar Alps. Volume 2 details the other 143 Munros, covering the northern Highlands, Cairngorms and Isle of Skye. The half-day and full-day walks and scrambles range from 7km to 48km (with the option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by cycling the approach). Detailed route description and 1:100K mapping is accompanied by information on difficulty, mapping, parking, access and nearby accommodation. The guide also includes handy lists of the Munros, by height and alphabetically - perfect for peak-baggers - as well as useful details on Gaelic names.

Author : Chris Townsend
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849653534
Total Pages : 904 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scotland written by Chris Townsend and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Scottish mountains. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide has all the information the independent mountain lover needs. The guide covers all the mountainous areas of Scotland from south to north, divided into seven regions. Each regional chapter covers individual glens important for mountain-goers, groups of hills that form coherent massifs and individual hills of significance. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire and entertain as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Scottish mountains have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before. In the descriptions author Chris Townsend has given his opinions as to the relative qualities of the walks, glens, lochs, mountains and the landscape in general and highlighted those he thinks are the best the area has to offer. Includes: Descriptions of all the Scottish mountains, area-by-area from south to north, to help you identify the best locations for hill walking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring Classic ascents and walks described, from scrambles up Ben Nevis to ski tours in the Cairngorms A planning tool for long-distance treks

Author : Adrian Trendall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786310439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse written by Adrian Trendall and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to the exhilarating Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye, one of Britain's most iconic scrambles. The challenging route calls for technical skill, mental and physical stamina and a head for heights: although much of the exposed knife-edge ridge is on the cusp between climbing and walking - allowing for fast progress unimpeded by ropes or pitching - there are scrambling sections to Grade 3, technical climbs to Severe and a handful of abseils. The traverse is typically completed over one or two days. The guide has all the information needed to plan and complete the traverse. The first volume covers planning and preparation and includes a recommended gear list as well as tips on rope work, weather, safety, logistics, route options, escape routes and potential bivi sites. Since training will maximise your chance of success, also included are 10 practice routes in the Cuillin. Finally, notes and advice are provided for those wishing to tackle the route in winter. Volume two has route description and maps, and clear photo topos illustrating lines of ascent/descent, with points on the route numbered consistently across text, maps and topos to facilitate navigation. The sheer length of the ridge combined with technical terrain and continual exposure mean that this is no small undertaking. However, the rewards are plentiful: on a clear day, Skye's scenery is unsurpassed and the traverse includes 11 mighty Munro summits, including the Inaccessible Pinnacle of Sgurr Dearg, a classic set-piece climb. It is little surprise that this epic challenge finds its place on so many scramblers' and climbers' bucket-lists.