Education

This selection tends to include most of the techniques books, as well as the two books written by Colin Mortlock, a former outdoor education specialist and adventurer, and still a leading figure in the world of experiencing and learning in the outdoors.

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Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine

This guide describes basic first aid techniques for those travelling in wilderness areas. Deals with fundamentals such as preparation, prevention, first aid kits and the use of medications and painkillers; and provides details on how to deal with a variety of accidents and illnesses. More >>

£7.99

Navigating with a GPS

This practical guide explains how to get the best from your GPS, and takes you through GPS navigation in a clear and structured way. It summarises how to navigate with a map and compass. The guide also looks at digital mapping, and how GPSs and mapping software can be used positively together. More >>

£7.99

Navigation

This practical guide will help you get the most out of your map and give you the key skills to using your compass. It’s then down to you. Practice will make perfect, and with that will come the freedom and confidence to enjoy our hills and mountains. More >>

£7.99

Mountain Weather

A guide to help walkers and climbers understand weather in the UK mountains. Helps you to develop the skills to interpret forecasts, understand weather maps, and read the weather so you can make important decisions about acitvities in the hills. Illustrated with weather maps and satellite imagery. More >>

£12.00

Snow

This practical guide is aimed at anyone who wants to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release. It describes the formation and evolution of snow, how to identify the many forms snow takes, and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely and reliably. More >>

£7.99

Avalanche

This guide, aimed at winter sports enthusiasts and professionals, can help you learn the skill of avalanche prediction. It will help you understand and predict avalanches, evaluate the risks and reduce the dangers. This practical, pocket-sized guide is for use on the mountain and when planning a trip. More >>

£7.99

Map and Compass

The art of navigation from first stages to GPS. For everyone from the complete novice to the experienced hillwalker. Explanations on the different type of tools available to help in finding your way. Fully illustrated with the author’s own photographs and OS and other mapping. Appendices outlining further practice techniques and useful sources of information. More >>

£12.00

The Hillwalker’s Guide to Mountaineering

The Hillwalker's Guide to Mountaineering features the techniques, gear and approaches that the active and ambitious hillwalker needs to be equipped with to competently tackle Britain’s classic mountaineering challenges. Covers the use of the rope to abseil, belay and protect ascents and descents, placement of protection, gear selection, navigation, survival, scrambling and first aid skills. More >>

£14.00

Outdoor Photography

This book is for outdoor enthusiasts who want their photographs to do full justice to the quality of their outdoor experience. Throughout the book the emphasis is on practical advice – essential technical concepts are introduced and explained, and there are chapters on landscape, action, wildlife and close-up photography. More >>

£12.00

The Hillwalker's Manual

A comprehensive and practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. Contains information on organisations, the hill environment, weather and nature in the hills. The main emphasis is to equip the hillwalker with the practical skills needed to plan and execute a great day in the hills. More >>

£12.00

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