Download or read book Baffies Easy Munro Guide written by Ralph Storer and published by Whisky Muse. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baffies, the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike Mountaineering Club, is allergic to exertion, prone to lassitude, suffers from altitude sickness above 600m, blisters easily and bleeds readily. Think the Munros are too difficult? Think again. Baffies' Easy Munro Guide is the first of a series of reliable rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros. Twenty-five routes, each covering one main Munro, all with detailed maps and full colour throughout - this lightly humorous and opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the summit. Thousands of people each year attempt to conquer the Munros. This guide allows beginners and those looking for a less strenuous challenge to join in. It is perfect for anyone exploring Scotland's beautiful mountains, whatever his or her level of experience.
Download or read book Baffies Easy Munro Guide written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baffies, the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike Mountaineering Club, is allergic to exertion, prone to lassitude, suffers from altitude sickness above 600m, blisters easily and bleeds readily. Think the Munros are too difficult? Think again. Baffies' Easy Munro Guide is the first of a series of reliable rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros. Twenty-five routes, each covering one main Munro, all with detailed maps and full colour throughout - this lightly humorous and opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the summit. Thousands of people each year attempt to conquer the Munros. This guide allows beginners and those looking for a less strenuous challenge to join in. It is perfect for anyone exploring Scotland's beautiful mountains, whatever his or her level of experience.
Download or read book Baffies Easy Munro Guide written by Ralph Storer and published by Baffies' Easy Munro Guide. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Boot-tested and compiled by Baffies, Entertainments Convenor, The Go-Take-a-Hike Mountaineering Club."
Download or read book Barries Easy Munro Guide written by Ralph Storer and published by Baffies' Easy Munros Guides. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baffies' Easy Munro Guide to the Cairngorms is the third volume in Ralph Storer's inspirational series of guidebooks dedicated to finding the easiest way up Scotland's highest mountains. This volume covers the Cairngorms National Park with hand-picked routes that will guide you to the summits of 25 rewarding Munros in all corners of the Cairngorms Range. Each route is described in detail and accompanied by an annotated OS map, full-colour photographs with the route marked on them and sidebars on particular points of interest. Named after his footwear of choice*, Baffies is the alter ego of experienced and respected guidebook writer Ralph Storer. He is allergic to exertion, is prone to lassitude, suffers from altitude sickness above 600m, blisters easily and bleeds readily. In short, he is the ideal companion for those new to Munro bagging, whatever their age or temperament. If he can make it to the summit, so can any couch potato. * Baffies: a Scottish term for slippers
Download or read book 50 Shades of Hillwalking written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 50 Shades of Hillwalking , Ralph Storer takes a quirky look at the peculiar pursuit of messing about on mountains and presents us with 50 personal hillwalking experiences. Walking, climbing, mountain biking, caving - Ralph has tried it all, but admits to expertise only in the lost art of 'festering'. With room also for contemplation and argument, his inimitable 50 Shades will amuse, inspire and inform. Follow in his footsteps as he roves from the Lake District to the Alps, from Snowdonia to Scandinavia, and from the Scottish Highlands to the deserts and canyons of America. Warm to his intrepid exploits of derring-do as he gets snowbound in a tent, gets stuck on ice falls and in caves, and falls off mountain bikes and down sand dunes. Culled from not-yet-a-lifetime of eclectic escapades both at home and abroad, brought to life by carefully selected images, this highly entertaining collection of stories will resonate with anyone whose aspirations outstrip their ability. PRAISE FOR RALPH STORER: His books are exceptional' he subverts the guidebook completely. THE ANGRY CORRIE Storer is happy to share numerous irreverent insights into the hills, and this acts as a timely reminder that walking should be primarily about enjoyment of the great outdoors. ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL A treat for all hillwalkers active or chair bound' Ralph Storer rambles over all aspects of enjoying and suffering, not only Scottish, but the world's hills. SCOTS INDEPENDENT on The Joy of Hillwalking
Download or read book The Ultimate Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to tackle The Ultimate Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge? This is a quiz book for people who love the mountains and the outdoors. It will put your brain through its paces on a wide range of topics including the world's mountains, camping, weather, history, films... Add cryptic clues, anagrams and a whole pot pourri of teasers and twisters and there's something here for everyone. The author of 100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains and The Ultimate Guide to the Munros series brings his quizzing skills and encyclopaedic knowledge of the outdoors to a book that will both inform and delight. Whether you're sitting by the campfire or in an armchair, the result is a thoroughly interesting and entertaining collection, as challenging as any mountain. Have fun but be warned that quiz-surfing can become addictive. Please surf responsibly.
Download or read book Corrour Bothy written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his newest publication, Ralph concentrates on the history of Corrour Bothy. The book tells the story of the oldest and most famous bothy in the world, celebrating a century of public use in 2020. The book blends visitors' book entries with historical accounts. Through visitors' book entries between the years of 1928 and the present day, Ralph outlines bothy life, the history of the Highlands, of hillwalking and of climbing and thereby provides a portrait of the past 100 years from a unique perspective centred on the Cairngorms.
Download or read book 50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy walks in the countryside, Scotland should be on your list of places to visit, and you should bring this book as your guide. Anyone who has ever visited Scotland will mention the Highlands with its rolling hills and unspoiled landscape, and this book will guide you along some of the best routes the area has to offer. The routes are graded according to difficulty so walkers can easily choose a suitable route from the 50 included in the book. Put on your hiking shoes, and head for the hills with 50 Classic Routes on Scottish Mountains.
Download or read book Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland written by Andrew Dempster and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrambling is the highly popular pursuit which combines the freedom enjoyed by the hillwalker with the more immediate excitement of the rock climber. An essential guide to the best scrambling in Scotland, this book covers both the mainland and the inner hebrides, and is suitable for scramblers of all skill levels, from complete beginner to seasoned enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide contains: Maps and images for each scramble, as well as instructions for OS maps.An introduction to the art of scrambling, and to all equipment that may be necessary.Routes for all scrambles, and easy to follow grading and quality ratings, enabling the reader to pick a scramble for any ability level. Scrambles include mountain routes such as Aonach Eagach and the Cuillin Ridge, as well as the lesser known Northern Pinnacles of Liathach.
Download or read book The Hughs written by Andrew Dempster and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Dempster has 40 years' experience of hillwalking the length and breadth of Scotland. Author of several climbing books, including the first guidebook to the Grahams, in this volume he identifies the best wee hills on the Scottish mainland.MUNRO at least 3,000ft highCORBETT 2,500–3,000ft high with a prominence of at least 500ft GRAHAM 2,000–2,499ft high with a drop of at least 150 metresHUGH (Hill Under Graham Height): under 2,000ft with exceptional characterThe Hughs all offer rewarding – and often stunning – climbs and views. Some are already popular. Many await discovery. Each one has great character. That is what the Hughs are all about.vFrom Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh to An Grianan in the far north, from Ben Hiant in the west to Bennachie in the east, the Hughs are a phenomenally diverse range of hills, stretching to all points of the compass. Accessible to people of any age, the Hughs are not defined by the sterile logic of relative height – they are a choice of the heart.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to the Munros written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Munro bagging - the ascent of all 284 peaks - is a prime hill walking challenge already completed by over 4000 people, with thousands more bagging a few each year. Detailing the difficulty and quality of each route, this guidebook tells readers everything they need to know to reach the summit.
Download or read book The Secret History of the Handbag written by Meredith Etherington-Smith and published by Double-Barrelled Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest practical containers to the star handbags of today, this book is a comprehensive gallimaufry of the handbag through the ages.
Download or read book Hugo s Runaway Legs written by Alys Jackson and published by Larrikin House. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo's legs have run away. They simply didn't want to stay at home where they just lay about. Hugo's legs just wanted out! Hugo Holt's legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can't do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?
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Download or read book True Shoes written by Doug Wilhelm and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kids from The revealers are back, entering eighth grade at Parkland Middle school, where they have to cope with the super-popular kids and the ugly truth about online bullying.
Download or read book The Ultimate Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge written by Ralph Storer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge combines Ralph Storer's extensive knowledge of mountains with his talent for writing quiz books. As the author of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros, Volumes 1-5, Storer is undeniably an expert in his field. His knowledge and understanding of the Scottish landscape makes this collection of questions a formidable one, even to the most educated reader. Storer's quiz rounds are far-ranging and diverse, with truly something for everyone. Readers will encounter questions on Gaelic names, literature, history and statistics, making this unique book a thoroughly interesting and informative collection.
Download or read book Southwest Camping Destinations written by Mike Church and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde are among the 100 destinations covered in this book, which combines the functions of a sightseeing guide and a camp directory. Maps are provided for each destination along with descriptions of tourist attractions and listings for more than 500 campgrounds. Native American sites and desert habitats are also of interest in this region, making it a great vacation destination for families with children—and perfect for those people who want to escape to a warm climate during the winter.
