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Cicerone Scotland's Mountain Ridges Guidebook: Ridges are epic. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - these can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.; £17.99

Cicerone Climbing: From Gym to Crag: Climbing: From Gym to Crag by Cicerone books is a handy and concise guide to helping you build the skills needed for rock climbing. The four main areas covered in this book are Indoor Climbing, Sport Climbing, Traditional Climbing, and Retreat Techniques. Climbing indoors is relatively safe, and making that transition to outdoor climbing sucessfully where the dangers are ten fold and mistakes are costly is extremely important. There are instructional chapters on safety, belaying, technique, leading, and anchors, helping any level of climber obtain a good knowledge of safety techniques.; £15.99

Cicerone Moveable Feasts: Nutrition is essential to ensure you perform at your best whilst on the hill. Moveable Feasts contains all you need to plan your camp cooking. Part one has advice on nutrition, camp cooking equipment, water, packing food, camping with children and wild foods. Part two has nearly 100 recipes for camp meals with an index highlighting high-energy, lightweight, child-friendly, vegetarian, prepare-at-home and super-quick recipes.; £14.95

Cicerone Ben Nevis and Glen Coe: Reknown for its breathtaking scenery and adventerous walks. This Cicerone Guide covers Ben Nevis southwards towards Glen Coe. Areas detailed are Lochaber's spectacular summits as well as mid-level walks and gentle strolls, great through routes along empty glens, and tent or bothy treks - serious in terms of remoteness and scenery.; £14.00

Cicerone Via Ferratas Italian Dolomites: North, Central and East Vol.1 Guidebook: The first of a two-volume set of guides to Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites, this guide covers the North, Central and Eastern Dolomites, across an area stretching from Val di Fassa to Auronzo, while volume 2 covers the Southern Dolomites, Brenta and Lake Garda. Volume 1 includes areas such as Catinaccio, Marmolada, Sella, Puez Odle, Fanes, Tofane, Cristallo, Sesto, Sorapiss, Marmarole. This guide sets the routes out according to strategic valley bases, with some guidance on the best bases for attacking each of the routes. The authors have had first-hand knowledge of all the routes, and have developed a completely new grading system, which strives to simplify an extremely subjective topic.; £12.95