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Unjustifiable Risk?
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? Read and see more…£20.00
Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine
This guidebook 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. Read and see more…£7.99
Navigating with a GPS
This practical guidebook explains how to get the best out of navigating with 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. Read and see more…£7.99
Navigation
This practical guidebook will help you get the most out of navigating with 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. Read and see more…£8.99
Mountain Weather
A guidebook 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 activities in the hills. Illustrated with weather maps and satellite imagery. Read and see more…£12.95
Snow
This practical guidebook 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. Read and see more…£7.99
Avalanche!
This guidebook, 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. Read and see more…£7.99
Map and Compass
Guide to the art of navigation from map and compass to GPS. For complete novices and experienced hillwalkers. Explains the different tools available to help you find 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. Read and see more…£12.00
The Hillwalker's Guide to Mountaineering
A guide to the techniques, gear and skills that the ambitious hillwalker needs to tackle Britain’s classic mountaineering challenges competently. 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. Read and see more…£14.00
The Hillwalker's Manual
A comprehensive and practical manual for the hillwalker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. This guidebook contains information on organisations, the hill environment, weather and nature in the hills. The aim is to equip walkers with all the practical skills needed to plan and execute a great day in the hills. Read and see more…£12.95
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