Download or read book Peru s Cordilleras Blanca Huayhuash written by Neil Pike and published by Trailblazer Editions. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to Peru's Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash for hikers, cycle-tourists and mountain bikers. Includes 60 detailed route maps and guides to Lima, Huaraz and 5 other gateway towns.
Download or read book Cordillera Blanca North written by Jim Bartle and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca Per written by Brad Johnson and published by Western Reflections Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climber, guide and photographer Brad Johnson shares his love of Peru with us, as he shows us the best that the Cordillera Blanca has to offer.
Download or read book Geoenvironmental Changes in the Cordillera Blanca Peru written by Vít Vilímek and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on Perus highest and most glacierized mountain range the Cordillera Blanca. This mountain range experienced numerous disasters in the past (e.g. lake Palcacocha outburst in 1941, earthquake-induced ice and rock avalanche from Mt. Huascarn in 1970) and attracted the attention of researchers from around the world.The 15 chapters of the book span from broadly thematic topics of geology, geomorphology, climate, hydrology and hydrogeology, lakes, glaciation, and environmental settings to more specific topics and emergent themes of relevance for the Cordillera Blanca, including studies of various types of natural hazards (landslides, GLOFs). While most of the chapters focus on biophysical processes of the natural environment, several chapters explore the complex interactions between humans and environmental factors, providing insights and perspectives from social science and the humanities. This book is unprecedently comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge about the geo-environmental changes in the Cordillera Blanca.
Download or read book The Ascent of Alpamayo written by Georges Kogan and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wanderlust USA written by Robert Klanten and published by Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Experienced outdoor enthusiasts and those lacing-up their boots for their first time: prepare to hike the diverse American landscape. Whether aiming to conquer epic expeditions, or simply complete a day hike to recharge, paths of every size await the intrepid wayfarer in Wanderlust USA, a book that serves as a blueprint for adventurous souls in search of new summits."--Amazon.com
Download or read book The Untrodden Andes written by Cornelis Geoffrey Egeler and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Climbs and Treks in the Cordillera Huayhuash of Peru written by Jeremy Frimer and published by Squamish, B.C. : Elaho Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yuraq Janka Cordilleras Blanca and Rosko written by John F. Ricker and published by Banff : Alpine Club of Canada ; New York : American Alpine Club, c1977- (1981 printing). This book was released on 1977 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Includes two large color maps of the mountains and the region This detailed climbing guide to the Andean region of Peru covers geology, glaciations, snow and ice conditions, weather and climate, access, as well as sources and references. The mountain route descriptions are detailed in sub-regions, from Champara in the north to Caullaraju in the south. The guide also includes information on the mountaineering history of the area, local customs, and high altitude medical problems.
Download or read book Cordillera Blanca Central written by Jim Bartle and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking and Trekking in Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash Map 1 North Nevado Huascaran Alpamayo Corongo Huallanca Caraz Pomabamba Topographic Map Atlas 1 50000 written by Sergio Mazitto and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-25 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated 2018 edition. Detailed topographic map 1:50.000 & 20 meter contours for hiking and trekking, printed as an atlas book (with overlapping pages). Covers the northern part of the Huascarán National Park including the Nevado Huascarán, Alpamayo, and the towns of Corongo, Huallanca, Caraz, Pomabamba, among others. 20 meter contour lines, road network, trails & paths, transportation, food, campsites, shelters, guest houses & hotels. Mercator projection with both UTM and WGS84 coordinate grids. The map scale of 1:50000 (1 cm = 500 meters) provides a wealth of detail while keeping low the weight of the atlas itself. The large page format of 8.5x11in minimizes page count and along with an overlapping map design allows for comfortable navigation. The details included in the topographic maps of this atlas were specifically selected to be useful for trekkers, hikers and walkers of all interests, and make it easy to plan and enjoy both short excursions and hikes as well as long multi-day adventures along the main marked routes and/or adjacent trails and paths, which are also shown on the maps. With this ultralight atlas you will always have a detailed, reliable, information-rich, battery-independent, shatter-proof map for your adventure.
Download or read book Touching the Void written by Joe Simpson and published by Direct Authors. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 25th Anniversary ebook, now with more than 50 images. 'Touching the Void' is the tale of two mountaineer’s harrowing ordeal in the Peruvian Andes. In the summer of 1985, two young, headstrong mountaineers set off to conquer an unclimbed route. They had triumphantly reached the summit, when a horrific accident mid-descent forced one friend to leave another for dead. Ambition, morality, fear and camaraderie are explored in this electronic edition of the mountaineering classic, with never before seen colour photographs taken during the trip itself.
Download or read book Peru and Bolivia written by Hilary Bradt and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the graded walks are presented against a background of cultural, historical and environmental information: village life, festivals, natural history and, importantly, low-impact ethical travel. Information on what to take, health and safety, local guides, and pack animals, along with many other topics make this guide indispensable.
Download or read book The Andes written by Cathy Biggar and published by Andes. This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive trekking guide to the Andes. Includes descriptions for over 30 of the most popular treks plus many interesting day walks in all 7 countries the mountain chain of the Andes. The guidebook contains descriptions for 33 main treks Every trek included has a sketch map of the area and a trek profile indicating heights. Each trek is graded and summarised for duration, distance, total ascent and highest point. There is an introductory chapter on trekking in the Andes comparing the different areas and giving advice on planning a trek, and general travel advice for South America. Each area chapter also has a brief introduction giving details of climate and travel. Important towns for accessing the treks are described, concentrating on information relevant to the trekker. Appendices include flora and fauna information and a glossary of Spanish/English terms relevant to trekkers.
Download or read book Tropical Glaciers written by Georg Kaser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glaciers in the tropics and their environmental consequences.
Download or read book The Wishbone Hill District Matanuska Coal Field Alaska written by Farrell Francis Barnes and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of the geology, geography, and coal of the Wishbone Hill district located six miles north of Palmer, Alaska.
Download or read book Adventure Cycle touring Handbook written by Stephen Lord and published by Trailblazer Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new guide for anyone planning (or dreaming) about taking their bike on a long-distance adventure, this comprehensive manual will make that dream a reality whether it's riding the Karakoram Highway, cycling in Tibet or pedalling from Patagonia to Alaska.
