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Active outdoor pursuits

Paperback. Presents an account of the evolving relationship between the mountaineers and the Sherpas, a relationship of mutual dependence and cultural conflict played out in an environment of mortal risk. This book shows how climbers' behavior toward the Sherpas has ranged from kindness to cruelty, from cultural sensitivity to derision. Num Pages: 392 pages, 30 halftones 3 maps 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; JHMC; JHMP; WSZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691074481
ISBN
9780691074481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Flexibound. A comprehensive trekking guidebook to the Annapurna region - the most popular trekking area in Nepal. Fourteen diverse treks are described including the classic Annapurna Circuit and the Annapurna Sanctuary as well as treks in the lesser known Machhapuchhre area, the foothills of Lamjung Himal and restricted areas - Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu. Num Pages: 328 pages, 146 colour photos, 30 maps and 24 route profiles. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; WSZC; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 176 x 19. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Cicerone Press Limited
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852848262
ISBN
9781852848262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.45

Paperback. 'I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.' Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSZG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007547906
ISBN
9780007547906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. A social, economic and cultural history of British rock climbing and mountaineering charting the conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of those who have shaped its development over 200 years. Today's climbers share a desire to escape from urban society but what makes them take that unjustifiable risk? Num Pages: 400 pages, 44 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 458. The Story of British Climbing. 400 pages, 44 photographs. A social, economic and cultural history of British rock climbing and mountaineering charting the conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of those who have shaped its development over 200 years. Today's climbers share a desire to escape from urban society but what makes them take that unjustifiable risk?. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSZG. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 31. Weight: 458.
Publisher
Cicerone Press
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852846794
ISBN
9781852846794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Hardcover. A re-exploration of the historic journey made by the first man to walk the Alps from 'end to end' Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrationsstratiosn, maps. BIC Classification: 1DFHA; 3JH; BGH; WSZC; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 28. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908493804
ISBN
9781908493804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Paperback. An account of Yeates' ascent of one of the world's largest vertical rock faces, the 4,000 foot Central Tower of Paine in Chile. The greatest difficulties come not from the elements but from within themselves; crippled with fear the team is forced into a retreat but after resting return to complete the climb. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour) maps, portraits (some colour). BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 1KLSX; BM; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 142.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099766414
ISBN
9780099766414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Written by the author of "Against The Wall", this title takes us back to his early years as a climber, the escapades and excitement of a young life lived on the edge and for the moment, when experience was all important and dramatic achievements and failures came as naturally as the hair raising risks themselves. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations maps, colour portraits. BIC Classification: WSZG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 187.
Publisher
Mountaineers Books, The
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099283867
ISBN
9780099283867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Hardcover. A history of walking and our relationship with the British countryside. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBTB; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
SKU
KST0030465
ISBN
9780007428649
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. A history of walking and our relationship with the British countryside. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBTB; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436. Good clean copy in dust jacket
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0000684
ISBN
9780007428649
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The early climbing years of Britain's greatest living mountaineer, from his schooldays to his ascent of the Eiger in 1962. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Digital original
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780221397
ISBN
9781780221397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Scott, Tom. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552151047
ISBN
9780552151047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.73

Paperback. .
Publisher
Challenge Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
66
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903568187
ISBN
9781903568187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12ill.8col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 129 x 5. Weight in Grams: 128. 12 Scenic Walks of Varying Height and Length,Suitable for All Ages. 64 pages, 12ill.8col.ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WSZC. Dimension: 181 x 129 x 5. Weight: 128.
Publisher
Challenge Publications
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903568200
ISBN
9781903568200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.24

Paperback. .
Publisher
Countryside Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846743023
ISBN
9781846743023
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.46

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902674773
ISBN
9781902674773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.18

Paperback. A pictorial chronicle of the "golden age" of mountaineering in the Northwest. Num Pages: 128 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AJCR; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 37.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762730575
ISBN
9780762730575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.53

Hardcover. Leisure activities undertaken in nature are immensely popular. This book examines the new serious leisure concept of nature challenge activity (NCA), exploring how NCA unfolds in an aesthetically appealing natural environment with implications for consumption and environmental sustainability. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBS; WSZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230252011
ISBN
9780230252011
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.78

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910240557
ISBN
9781910240557
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Halsgrove United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857042217
ISBN
9780857042217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910240021
ISBN
9781910240021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.71

Paperback. A hillwalking guidebook that showcases 20 circular routes in the Lake District, between 5 and 13 miles (8 km and 21 km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of different abilities. It includes walks from the main tourist bases, such as Keswick and Ambleside, as well as sought after peaks, such as Seafell Pike, Great Gable, Blencathra and Helvellyn. Num Pages: 152 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 121 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208. 20 Circular Routes on the Lakeland Fells. 152 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. A hillwalking guidebook that showcases 20 circular routes in the Lake District, between 5 and 13 miles (8 km and 21 km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of different abilities. It includes walks from the main tourist bases, such as Keswick and Ambleside, as well as sought after peaks, such as Seafell Pike, Great Gable, Blencathra and Helvellyn. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WSZC. Dimension: 174 x 121 x 9. Weight: 202.
Publisher
Vertebrate Graphics Ltd
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906148126
ISBN
9781906148126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Venables shares this rousing account of his 1988 climb of the East Face of Mount Everest, where he led three unknown American climbers up a sheer avalanche-swept wall of snow and ice -- without a supply of oxygen. Photos. Series: Adrenaline. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 B&W photos. BIC Classification: WSZG. Category: (G) General. Dimension: 229 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560252894
ISBN
9781560252894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

Paperback. Climbing memoir by avid mountaineer and bestselling adventure writer Steve Backshall. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409163923
ISBN
9781409163923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Paperback. Guidebook to the Ridgeway National Trail, an 87 mile (139km) route through the south of England from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Accompanied by a pull-out 1:25K mapping booklet, this guidebook details the trail in both directions and features information on historic sites and facilities along the way. Num Pages: 208 pages, 102 colour photos and 37 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKES; 1DBKEW; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 124 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Cicerone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852848743
ISBN
9781852848743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.74

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