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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 Kilimanjaro - Trekkers Guide: The Cicerone Kilimanjaro guidebook details all the possible trekking routes up Kilimanjaro (5895m), Africa's highest peak. Includes detailed information on getting there, local conditions, preparation, acclimatisation, descent routes, etc. Routes covered are Marangu, Umbwe, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, South and North Circuit Paths, Mweka (descent) and Momela routes. An increasingly popular route due to its outstanding scenery. Ideal seasons as follows : Two dry seasons - mid-December to March and July to early October. Possible at rainy times.; £14.95

Cicerone GR20: Corsica: The Cicerone Corisca guidebook to walking the GR20, is known as the toughest waymarked trail in Europe. It makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Covering 190km, it can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guide includes high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs. Ideal for mid-May to mid-October; June or September is ideal, with July and August being the hottest, and busiest, months.; £14.00

Cicerone Mont Blanc Walks: The Mont Blanc region has always attracted the masses, this guide book covers 50 of the regions best walks and 4 multi-day treks, on both French and Italian sides of Mont Blanc and based around Chamonix or Courmayeur. Multi-day treks for Vallorcine to Plaine Joux, the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges, Vallorcine to Servoz and a circuit of the Italian Val Ferret. Ideal for seasons:Mid-June to mid-September is the main season; before this there will be snow at higher and possibly lower levels, and earlier and later the huts will not be open.; £12.95