This is a history of Alpine mountaineering from the earliest explorers of the 12th century to contemporary expeditions. It won the 2004 Boardman Tasker Award for mountain literature.
The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular waymarked long-distance walk, running 81 miles between Dublin and Clonegal, with varied and scenic walking on the flanks of the Wicklow mountains. This third edition provides detailed mapping, many updates and fresh photos.
Guidebook to the best winter climbing routes around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, with nearly 1000 buttresses, ridges and gullies described, all illustrated with photo topos. The best routes and access points and a wide choice of options for all grades and types of climb. Scottish winter climbing on Ben Nevis, the peaks of Glen Coe and other mountains.
Detailed knowledge of 100 sites, with recommendations for dive sites, with GPS positions, safety, and skill level required; includes dive centres, dive boats and accommodation