Guides and Manuals for the Outdoors
This selection covers a range of guides and manuals to help you gain a greater skill level in outdoor activities. Techniques range from learning how to take the best outdoor photographs, how to develop early map reading skills through to using GPS, and how to take your hillwalking skills through to mountaineering. Also Included are specialist books covering rope work, first aid and rescue, and ice-climbing techniques.
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Beyond Adventure
This guidebook looks beyond the excitement of adventure and, through the author's own inner journey, investigates the relationship of man and nature. It draws lessons for the modern world, and will appeal to all who love the outdoors and believe there is a unique wisdom to be found in the wild. More >>
£10.00
Snow and Ice Techniques
Essential guidebook for all ice climbers. Sections cover: The Ice Axe, Crampons, Using the Axe, Step Kicking and Cutting, Self Arrest Techniques, Snow Anchors and Belaying. More >>
£7.99
Rope Techniques in Mountaineering
A handbook for the experienced climber who wishes to broaden his knowledge of mountaineering rope techniques, in particular those associated with improvised rescue. Covers basic rope work, knots, belaying techniques, double rope techniques, hoisting, karabiner brakes, rappelling, improvised stretchers and crevasse rescue. More >>
£7.99
The Adventure Alternative
Book on the advantages of adventure expeditions by Colin Mortlock who is a world authority on outdoor education. This is the major work on the subject. The book is divided into two main sections, the first concerned with establishing a framework of levels of adventure and their quality; the second with a philosophy of their potential value in broadening our minds and bodies. More >>
£10.00
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