Treks & Climbs in Wadi Rum Jordan
Treks & Climbs in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Published
19 Jan 2010
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
Fourth
ISBN (10)
1852842547
Size
21.0 x 14.8 x 1.5cm
Weight
470g
Pages
240
Originally Published
1 May 1997
A guide to treks and climbs in Wadi Rum, Jordan, one of the world’s leading desert climbing and trekking areas. The book includes thorough visiting information and an extensive selection of explorations, treks and climbs both trad and sport at all grades. Includes all massifs in Rum plus outlying areas.
Seasons
Spring and autumn are the norm, with pleasant weather. Summer is for masochists who don’t need water; winter can be very cold and sometimes wet.Centres
Aqaba is closest. Amman is far to the north. No hotels in Rum; these are outside in the Aqaba and Petra areas. Campsite, plus villages of Rum, Rashdiya and Quweirah.Difficulty
Treks, camel and 4WD journeys, plus trad and sports climbs throughout the grade range.Must See
Rum is stunning with its enormous red cliffs and canyons - 'vast, echoing and godlike' said TE Lawrence. Petra makes a rather brilliant rest day.










