Trekking and Climbing in the Western Alps (Trekking & Climbing Series)

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Binding: Paperback Brand: Stackpole Books Dewey Decimal Number: 914.9470474 EAN: 9780811729543 Feature: BOOK, TREKKING AND CLIMBING IN THE ISBN: 0811729540 Label: Stackpole Books Manufacturer: Stackpole Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 176 Publication Date: 2002-01-01 Publisher: Stackpole Books Studio: Stackpole Books
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Editorial Reviews: This book provides detailed descriptions of treks in the Southern Alps, the Western Outliers, the Mont Blanc Range, the Pennine Alps, and Western Oberland. A Trek Essentials box in each chapter summarizes the number of days required, how to access each trek, and the highest elevations. Snowshoe walks, the best way to walk the Alps in winter, from November to April, are also included.About the Author:Hilary Sharp has been leading treks in the Alps for many years from her base in Vallorcine, France. Victor Saunders is an internationally known alpine guide and former winner of the Boardman-Tasker prize. He lives in Chamonix, France. 22 treks in France, Switzerland, and Italy Detailed maps in full color
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Trekking and Climbing in the Western Alps Comment: I ordered this before Christmas and still have not received it. Customer Rating: Summary: A Stimulating and Practical Guide Book Comment: I have perused many guide books on the Alps, but this is the best one for planning a trip. Why? 1.Instead of unintelligible maps and chunks of incomprehensible prose, this guide has clear maps and concise descriptions (plus good pictures) that help you decide which trip is right for you. 2.The author includes a great range of hikes, from day trips to 2-3 days to longer treks. Also summit climbing routes on mountains from easy to moderate difficulty, plus snowshoe hikes for winter. 3. Unlike guide books that are only about getting from point A to B, this one has a lot of really interesting information about the history, flowers, wildlife, architecture, and culture of the alps. It's a complete package for planning a great trip. Customer Rating: Summary: Trekking and Climbing in the Western Alps Comment: An excellent book that will appeal equally to walkers and climbers.The selection is wide and varied and the format is easy to follow.A detailed and thorough first hand knowledge is much in evidence and the writer does a great job in promoting The Alps.One suspects that there will be more books to follow from this author.I am planning to do the Chamonix--Zermatt trek this summer and Hilary`s description makes it all the more enticing.I can`t wait to get there!! Customer Rating: Summary: very useful guidebook Comment: nice price for a book detailing 22 different Alpine treks. Ms. Sharp includes practical "how to" information on each trek, as well as essentials on technical peaks that are accessible along the way. Her knowledge and love of the Alps is obvious from the text, and the photos are a real motivator to get over to Europe and do them all. Printed on high quality paper, this is a useful take-along resource for anyone who wants to include some adventure in a visit to Europe. Highly recommended. More Reviews