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The Scottish Mountains
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Author : Alan Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Colin Baxter Photography
Release Date : 2007
The Scottish Mountains written by Alan Gordon and has been published by Colin Baxter Photography this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Mountains categories.
Scotland's Mountain landscapes are among the most striking and fragile in northern Europe. Their magic casts a spell over all who come to behold them. This astonishing collection of panoramic photography captures the physical power of Scotland's mountains, and their ever-changing beauty. Veteran mountaineer Hamish Brown provides introductory texts to each of the mountain regions.
Scotland S Mountains Before The Mountaineers
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Author : Ian R Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Release Date : 2013-08-26
Scotland S Mountains Before The Mountaineers written by Ian R Mitchell and has been published by Luath Press Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Winner of the Outdoor Writers Guild Award for Excellence In this new book on pre-mountaineering ascents and near ascents in the Highlands, we have at last a work which does justice to those who lived and worked, travelled and fought in the Highlands before Walter Scott. PROF. BRUCE LENMAN Marvelous account of mountaineering's prehistory... as colourful as it is thought provoking - THE SCOTSMAN This work tells the story of explorations and ascents in the Scottish Highlands in the days before mountaineering became a popular sport - when Jacobites, bandits, poachers and illicit distillers traditionally used the mountains as sanctuary.
The Scottish Mountains
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Author : William John Millar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
The Scottish Mountains written by William John Millar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Mountaineering categories.
Caleb S List
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Author : Kellan MacInnes
language : en
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Release Date : 2013-07-22
Caleb S List written by Kellan MacInnes and has been published by Luath Press Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Shortlisted for the 2013 Saltire Society Scottish First Book award. Edinburgh. 1898. On the cusp of the modern age. Caleb George Cash: mountaineer, geographer, antiquarian and teacher stands at the rocky summit of Arthur's Seat. This is the story of Caleb, me and the Scottish mountains visible from Arthur's Seat. Somehow the Cashs or the Calebs didn't sound right so I have called the hills on Caleb's list The Arthurs. More than just a climbing book this is the story of a survivor. Caleb's List is a beautifully descriptive account in which Kellan MacInnes intertwines his own personal struggle with HIV with the life story of Victorian mountaineer Caleb George Cash, beginning with the moment in 1898 when Caleb stood at the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and made a list of 20 mountains visible from its summit, from Ben Lomond in the west to Lochnager in the east. MacInnes stumbled upon this long forgotten list of hills, now dubbed the Arthurs, and in this book he sets a new hillwalking challenge ... climbing the Arthurs. Drawing on history, literature and personal experience, MacInnes offers both practical and emotional insight into climbing these hills, in an account that is a must-read for hillwalkers, visitors to Edinburgh and lovers of Scotland all over the world. This is not just a book about hillwalking and history. At its heart this is powerful landscape writing that explores the strong bond between a person and the hills they love . . . The author writes with skill and considerable authority. ALEX RODDIE, author Caleb Cash himself is an important if neglected figure in the history of the Scottish outdoors and the author's personal story gives the book an emotional power unusual in a guidebook. An excellent book. CHRIS TOWNSHEND, author A triumphant debut. THE GREAT OUTDOORS A tribute to the healing power of the Scottish landscape and to survival against the odds. THE SCOTSMAN
Hell Of A Journey
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Author : Mike Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2013-03-08
Hell Of A Journey written by Mike Cawthorne and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-08 with Travel categories.
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.
The Munros And Tops
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Author : Chris Townsend
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2013-05-24
The Munros And Tops written by Chris Townsend and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
When Chris Townsend reached the summit of Ben Hope in Sutherland, he walked his way into the record books. After 118 days in which he had covered more than 1,700 miles and climber over 575,000 feet, he had completed the first single continuous journey of all 277 Munros and 240 Tops in the Scottish Highlands.This is the story of that remarkable walk from the start on Ben More on the Isle of Mull through to the finish, the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 18 times. For the author, the real enjoyment of the walk was not in counting up the summits or the miles but in spending week after week in the hills and living in the wilds. In THE MUNROS AND TOPS, Chris Townsend recalls the joys of observing the birds and animals, the trees and flowers, the changing shapes of the hills and the play of light on their slopes. He writes about the complexities of route-finding and the challenge of rugged terrain and of coping with often atrocious weather conditions. Illustrated with photographs taken during the walk, this is a stirring account of a unique achievement.
100 Best Routes On Scottish Mountains
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Author : Ralph Storer
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-02-06
100 Best Routes On Scottish Mountains written by Ralph Storer and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-06 with Travel categories.
From gentle afternoon strolls to challenging scrambles in remote mountain sanctuaries, this revised and updated guide covers walks in the Scottish highlands. All walks are circular and accessible by road. No rock climbing is involved and the routes, each including a peak over 2000 feet, have been selected by an experienced Scottish walker. All Highland regions are included and each walk can be completed in a day. Maps and information about difficulty rating, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather is provided. * All walks are circular and accessible by road * No rock climbing is involved * Selected by an experienced Scottish walker * Each route includes a peak over 2,000 feet * All Highland regions are included * All walks can be completed in one day * Each route has a detailed sketch map and ratings for technical difficulty, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather
The Scottish Mountain Guide
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Author : Bill Robertson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Scottish Mountain Guide written by Bill Robertson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Mountaineering categories.
A guide to the Scottish mountains. It is the only guide to list all hills over 2000 feet, and provides vital information on over 1400 peaks, including a complete list of Munros and Corbetts. It traces the Gaelic origins of Scottish mountain names and gives Gaelic-English translations with usable phonetic pronounciations. A large section deals with aspects of mountain practice and safety and an extensive reference section includes all the information essential to anyone planning a trip to the Scottish mountains. Written and presented in a practical and easy-to-use format, this book has been designed as a field companion for all users of Scotland's countryside.
Scotland
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Author : Chris Townsend
language : en
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Release Date : 2011-03-30
Scotland written by Chris Townsend and has been published by Cicerone Press Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-30 with Travel categories.
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
Scotland S Mountain Ridges
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Author : Dan Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Release Date : 2011-07-21
Scotland S Mountain Ridges written by Dan Bailey and has been published by Cicerone Press Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland's ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - ridges can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. Along the way it explores landscapes of magnificent diversity, ranging from the remote desolation of the Cairngorms to the seaside splendour of the Cuillin, the great trench of Glencoe to the surreal exhibitionism of the far north. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.