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Books on Mountaineering, Trekking
and Adventure
in Nepal, Tibet, the Himalayas and India
from Pilgrims Publishing, Varanasi, India
and Pilgrims Book House, Kathmandu, Nepal.
***Hunting***
Shikari Sahib
by Peter Byrne
Jim Corbett (1875-1955) was one of the 20th century's greatest
hunters and later a noted conservationist. Responding to the
pleas of the hill people of Kumaon, northern India, who were
being preyed on by man-eating tigers and leopards, Corbett hunted
down at least a dozen man-eaters between 1906 and 1941. It was
estimated that the total number of men, women and children killed
by these 12 man-eaters before Corbett ended their reign of terror
was 1,500.
In this book, the author, Peter Byrne, himself a hunter and conservationist,
personally investigates the Corbett legends and gives us an in-depth
look at Corbett's great man-eating tiger and leopard hunts. Byrne
visits the actual sites of Corbett's most famous hunts, and interviews
people who knew Corbett as well as relatives of the victims of
the man-eaters.
The book features many photographs of the man-eating tiger country
of north India and western Nepal, and in particular memorable
and illuminating photos taken at the sites of Corbett's dramatic
hunts.
"Sure to bring nightmares to many!" -- International
Bigfoot Society
Hardback. 343 pages. Over 50 B&W and colour photographs.
Map.
Weight: 780 g (27.3 oz).
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***Mountaineering***
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All 14 Eight-Thousanders
by Reinhold Messner. Translated by Audrey Salkeld.
On 16 October 1986, Reinhold Messner successfully reached
the 8511 summit of Lhotse in Nepal. With that he became the first
man to stand on all 14 eight-thousand metre summits in the world
-- an unbelievable achievement and a sensation in mountaineering
history.
What motivated Messner to be so dedicated in pursuit of his
goal, despite unbelievable hardships, to keep confronting danger
and death, loneliness and self-doubt? What thoughts and feelings
occupied him when faced with his inner self and the highest mountains
of the world? The answers to these questions can be found in
this book.
You will disconver Reinhold Messner's quite individual method
of tackling unusual problems. You will get a glimpse of the preparation,
organisation and running of an expedition, and share special
moments on the summits of the eight-thousanders. You will get
to know Reinhold Messner through sharing the day-to-day experiences
of a climber who has pushed himself and Alpinism to new dimensions.
Hardback. 248 pages. Colour and B&W photographs and drawings.
Maps; charts; tables; appendix.
Weight: 1210 g (42.4 oz).
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Annapurna, South Face
by Chris Bonnington
In 1970 Chris Bonnington and his team successfully battled
up a seemingly impregnable face in the Himalayas. It was a magnificent
triumph for mountaineering and good teamwork. Annapurna South
Face tells how it was done.
"In the 1970s unconquered peaks were few and far between,
so attention turned to climbing by more difficult or spectacular
routes. This was technical climbing of a high order and Englishman
Chris Bonnington's various expeditions were the best known examples
of the craft. His book Annapurna South Face describes
in detail the planning that goes into making a major expedition,
the complicated logistics of the actual climb, and makes an authoritative
account of a highly technical assault on a difficult face."
- Hugh Finlay, Nepal (Lonely Planet)
"I am left... with a sense of wonder at this feat: of admiration
for the men who dared and did it." - Lord Hunt, Sunday
Times
"He writes as well as he climbs" - Times
Literary Supplement
"This is a very good book indeed exciting, psychologically
illuminating and honest and I read it entranced."
- C P Snow, Financial Times
"Excellent colour photographs" - John Whelpton, Nepal
(Clio Press)
Paperback. 410 pages. Colour photographs. B&W map.
Weight: 255 g (8.9 oz).
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Climbing the Fish's Tail
by Wilfred Noyce
This is the record of a mountain expedition to Machhapuchhare
(Nepali for "the Fish's Tail"). This mountain is so
astonishing in its splendour and beauty that the author could
not resist the temptation of describing it and the result is
this book - written in a lucid and fascinating style.
The author's insatiable passion for the mountains and his extraordinary
sensitivity to their grandeur expresses itself in all the chapters
and a small poem in which he says:
Let me go climb those virgin snows,
leave the dark stain of man behind.
An unputdownable book for all climbers and mountain lovers.
"Provides an account of the 1957 ascent of the Machhapuchhare
(or 'fish tail'), the mountain in the Annapurna group which overlooks
Pokhara. The expedition got within 150 feet of the summit, but
had to turn back because of bad weather and an ice field above
them." - John Whelpton, Nepal (Clio Press)
Paperback. 150 pages. Colour and B&W photographs.
Weight: 260 g (9.1 oz).
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The Goddess of Turquoise: The Way to Cho Oyu
by Reinhold Messner
"Mt. Cho-Oyu is the second peak above the 8,000-metre in
Nepal to have been conquered by climbers following the conquest
of the world's tallest peak - Mt. Sagarmatha [Mt Everest] - on
May 29, 1953." -- The Rising Nepal
Mt. Cho-Oyu is known as the "Goddess of Turquoise"
in the Tibetan language.
The author of this book, Reinhold Messner, is one of the world's
most famous mountaineers. He was the first to successfully climb
all the world's 8,000 metre mountains. His sensational climbs
include the first ascent (with partner Peter Habeler) of Everest
without the use of bottled oxygen and the first solo ascent of
Nanga Parbat.
Paperback. 78 pages. Colour photographs.
Weight: 425 g (14.9 oz).
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The Himalayas: An Illustrated Summary of the World's Highest
Mountain Ranges
Edited by David Mordecai
The youngest but greatest mountain range in the world, the
Himalayas stretch for 3,500 kilometres of colossal peaks. The
very loftiness of these peaks have been a constant challenge
and stirred the imagination of mountain climbers from many lands.
This book systematically lists over 600 peaks which attain heights
of over 20,000 feet, along with their height, exact location
and exhaustive lists of the expeditions which have successfully
scaled their heights. The text is accompanied by dozens of dramatic
black and white and colour photographs of the most famous peaks
and foldout panorama photographs and profile diagrams of these
immense ranges.
Hardback. 60 pages. B&W photographs. Foldout map. Size:
8 x 12 inches.
Weight: 420 g (14.7 oz).
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The Kangchenjunga Adventure
by Francis S Smythe
This is the story of one of the first attempts to climb that
great Himalayan peak, Kangchenjunga. Known to local people as
'The Five Treasures of Snow', Kangchenjunga, which rises to 28,208
ft., is the third highest mountain in the world.
Seen from afar it seems to float serenely above the clouds. But
to reach the summit means a death-defying battle against the
elements, biting cold winds, barrages of snow and, worst of all,
terrifying avalanches that sweep constantly across entire faces
of the mountain.
Francis Sydney Smythe mobilized this expedition which marched
through tropical Sikkim into 'Unknown Nepal' by way of Kang La,
a 16,000 ft. pass and then set up a base camp, ready for the
attempt.
Paperback. 464 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 770 g (27 oz).
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Kangchenjunga: Guardian of the Eastern Himalaya
Photographs: Tim Hauf. Text: Conger Beasley, Jr.
Kangchenjunga is one of the most mysterious mountains in the
world. It was not scaled until 1955, two years after Everest,
and even then the party of British mountaineers who climbed it
stopped short of the summit in deference to the wishes of the
chogyal (the spiritual leader) of Sikkim, who feared that the
presence of a human foot might violate its holiness and sanctity.
The length of Kangchenjunga's stupendous bulk is capped by
five peaks, which loom over eastern Nepal and western Sikkim
like a palm held up in perpetual blessing. The people who live
there believe Kangchenjunga (literally Five Treasures of the
Eternal Snow) to be their patron deity, protecting them from
harm. According to legend, the five peaks are the repository
of the five holy items deemed essential for life: minerals, grain,
salt, weapons, and the holy scriptures.
In their fourth coffeetable book collaboration, photographer
Tim Hauf and writer Conger Beasley, Jr. blend their superb talents
to capture the legendary mountain and the remote terrain of the
eastern Himalaya; Hauf, with his astounding photos of the face
and texture of the mountains, Beasley with his insight showcases
the people, history, flora and fauna.
208 pages. Hardback. Colour photographs. Appendix; glossary;
bibiography.
Weight: 1750 g (61.3 oz).
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208 pages. Paperback. Colour photographs. Appendix; glossary;
bibiography.
Weight: 1400 g (49 oz).
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Lost in the Himalayas
by James Scott & Joanne Robertson
In the Himalayan winter, without food or shelter, a human
being is not expected to live longer than a week. James Scott
lasted 43 days. He survived cold, hunger, isolation and despair,
hanging on to the dwindling hope that a search team might find
him, or that he could crawl out when the snow thawed. He should
never have made it out of the mountains alive.
This is the incredible story of his survival, of how he focussed
his thought to sustain hope until he was rescued.
It is also the story of another struggle, of the search kept
alive by his sister, Joanne Robertson. Fighting disbelief and
the difficulties of working with government officials in a foreign
country, she refused to give up hope, systematically eliminating
every possibility - long past the point where anyone expected
to find much more than James' body.
Lost in the Himalayas is a story about hope, endurance, survival
and the human spirit.
197 pages. Paperback. B&W illustrations.
Weight: 400 g (14 oz).
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Nepal Himalaya
by H W Tilman
Nepal Himalaya is a book from the days of great travel
writing. It is a witty, ironic and romantic description of three
journeys made in 194950, just before the downfall of the
Rana regime, to the Langtang, Annapurna and Everest regions.
"Excellent read... an often amusing account of some early
trekking expeditions together with the odd mountain assault which
had, by today's standards, an amazing lack of advance planning."
- Hugh Finlay, Nepal (Lonely Planet)
"Chatty account of the first mountaineering reconnaissance
of Nepal in 194951... Tilman was one of the century's great
adventurers and his writing remains fresh and witty." -
David Reed, Nepal (Rough Guides)
Paperback. 272 pages. B&W photographs and maps.
Weight: 330 g (11.6 oz).
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Round Kangchenjunga: A Narrative of Mountain
Travel and Exploration
by Douglas W Freshfield
Kangchenjunga, the slumbering giant of the eastern Himalaya --
its mighty, gigantic walls practically insurmountable from all
sides -- sits like a brooding god on the borders of eastern Tibet,
Sikkim and Nepal, unwilling to be desecrated. In 1899 this mountain,
though clearly visible from the British Raj hill station of Darjeeling,
was geographically completely unknown. Surrounding it, giant
bastions of glaciers, outer guardian peaks and hidden valleys
were shrouded in mists as thick as those that rose from the twisted
and impenetrable rhododendron forests on its lower southern flanks.
Following in the footsteps of the 1883 mountaineering party of
W W Graham, which after climbing an 18,000 foot peak, was forced
to return to Darjeeling after only a week, Douglas Freshfield
set out with his party in 1899. He was to be the first mountaineer
to examine the great western face of Kangchenjunga, rising from
the Kangchenjunga Glacier.
This volume is the story of an exciting, often dangerous and
frequently frustrating journey of exploration to discover the
lower and upper ramparts of this great mountain. It is the epic
story of adventurers seeking to open up a path to the base of
the mountain for future climbers and to seek a pathway to the
abode of the Gods.
Douglas W Freshfield (1845-1934), a British barrister, mountaineer,
writer, poet and geographer, was one of the greatest mountain
explorers of any age. A prominent figure in the Royal Geographical
Society, Freshfield is considered to be one of the most scholarly
and sensitive mountain writers. His books include Exploration
of the Caucasus, Round Kangchenjunga and Below
the Snow Line.
"The most valuable mountain exploration ever carried out
in the Sikkim Himalayas was that of Mr Freshfield's party in
1899... It [the book] is indeed an extraordinarily accurate work."
-- F S Smythe, The Kangchenjunga Adventure
"This dangerous and exciting circuit of Kangchenjunga is
a classic of mountain exploration." -- W R Neate, Mountaineering
and its Literature
Round Kangchenjunga, published in 1903, and adorned with
admirable photographs of Signor Vittorio Sella, is a masterpiece
literature, helpful in its technique, illuminating in its topography,
and a little pleasantly malicious." -- The Times,
London
Paperback. 373 pages. B&W photographs and foldout maps
Weight: 700 g (24.5 oz).
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Spiti, Adventures in the Trans-Himalaya
by Harish Kapadia
"Spiti, which literally means the 'middle land', is a
grey and barren landscape situated to the north of Shimla, in
the State of Himachal Pradesh. It is the trans-Himalayan land
with Tibet to its east, Ladakh to its north, Kullu to its west
and Kinnaur guarding the south. This book is based on author's
several visits to Spiti, exploring its valleys and climbing peaks.
It concentrates most valuably on the wealth of extremely rewarding
summits, unknown passes and remote valleys, which have been hitherto
neglected due to lack of information or difficulty of access.
Complete with several maps, illustrated with many photographs,
tables of road distances and trek routes this book is the only
available exhaustive reference work on this area."
The author began his career of climbing and trekking in the
Western Ghats, near Bombay. He has been editor of the Himalayan
Journal for many years
Hardcover. 216 pages. 112 B&W and colour illustrations.
10 maps. Index.
Weight: 500 g (17.5 oz).
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True Summit
by David Roberts
The first conquest ever made of an 8,000 metre peak was on June
1950 when a French team reached the summit of Annapurna in the
Himalayas. Maurice Herzog, the leader, became a national hero
and his account of the expedition, Annapurna, remains
to this day the best-selling mountaineering book ever.
But the book left much unsaid. Far from the glorious solidarity
portrayed by Herzog, the team was riven with dissent. In place
of Maurice Herzog's idealised version of the conquest, David
Roberts reveals in True Summit the real story of the Annapurna
expedition. The triumph came at a heavy cost: Herzog lost all
his fingers and toes to frostbite and fellow climber, Louise
Lachenal, lost all his toes.
Hardback. 239 pages.
Weight: 530 g (18.6 oz).
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Western Himalayas and Tibet: A Narrative of a Journey through
the Mountains of Northern India during the Years 1847-1848
by Thomas Thomson
Thomas Thomson was the first Westerner to cross the Karakoram
pass. This book covers his explorations in Kashmir, Ladakh, the
Karakoram, Tibet and the Kun Lun mountains.
Hardcover. 501 pages. B&W illustrations. Index.
Weight: 770 g (27 oz).
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When Men and Mountains Meet: Explorers of the Western Himalayas,
1820-1875
by John Keay
Here is a classic and riveting account of the 19th Century explorations
of the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. This was the period of
the Great Game of rivalry between British India and Russia. It
was the time when Central Asia beckoned to adventurers and explorers
as a domain of vast riches and fabled cities unvisited since
the times of Marco Polo, blocked only by the towering Western
Himalayas, a seemingly inpenetrable barrier between British India
and Central Asia and Inner China beyond. For over 50 years, beginning
with the great mountaineer Moorcroft, the explorers attempted
to find a way across these huge mountains.
277 pages. Hardcover. Bibliography; index.
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***Trekking***
Dolpo: A Trekker's Guide
by Kev Reynolds
From the fresh fields of England, through the alluring Alps,
to the high Himalaya, Kev Reynolds has trekked them all! Following
on from his previous Himalayan guidebooks, this latest trekking
guide is where he ventures through the Hidden Land of Dolpo.
Far from the more popular regions of Everest and Annapurna, the
mysterious land of Dolpo will only reveal its secrets to the
most determined trekker.
Access is long and difficult, but those who persevere will be
rewarded by the most beguiling scenery and culture. Towering
waterfalls, narrow twisting gorges and distant views as far as
the eye can see combine to make this trek a visual feast. Add
to this the cultural experience of Buddhist and ancient pre-Buddhist
Bon Po monasteries and you have a truly unforgettable journey.
Paperback. 39 pages. Colour photgraphs. B&W maps.
Weight: 65 g (2.3 oz).
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Follow Me! Kathmandu Bikes & Hikes
by James Giambrone
If ever there was a destination made for biking and hiking, it
must be the Kathmandu Valley. Few destinations in the world can
match the diverse terrain and cultural sites that the Kathmandu
Valley offers for the active vacationer. In a single day you
will experience adrenalin-pumping adventures on trails that take
you through forest and farmland, and be awed by medieval temples
and a rich culture that spans centuries.
Your expert guide is James Giambrone, a longtime resident, trek
leader and biking enthusiast who has oriented hundreds of newcomers
through bike tours that he leads. Join him, on bike and foot,
along hidden routes not frequented by tourists but known to pilgrims
for thousands of years.
This guidebook features 24 well-crafted and easy-to follow itineraries
designed to show you the best of Kathmandu in a short time.
Follow Me,: Kathmandu Bikes and Hikes is one of a new
series of books where a local host leads you through a destination
with well-crafted and easy-to follow itineraries. Designed to
show you the best of a destination in a short time, Follow
Me! guides complement the highly-acclaimed Insight Guides,
a series of more than 180 titles that span the globe.
Paperback. Colour photographs; line drawings; maps.
Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz).
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Himalayan Adventure Trekking Gear: A Checklist
for Women
by Joyce A Tapper
To get ready for your trek, read Himalayan Adventure Trekking
Gear: A Checklist for Women. In this book Joyce Tapper, a
seasoned frequent Nepal visitor and trekker, has written a slim
encyclopedia of everything anyone needs to know to get ready
for a trek. It is a must for hikers yearning to experience the
fabled mountains of Nepal, India, or Bhutan.
Joyce describes and tells readers how to select and where to
get vital protective clothing, gear, and essentials. Readers
also learn how to pack, where to eat, shop, buy gifts, and how
to get involved with great charitable educational groups in Kathmandu.
The book answers most questions; the author is available on email
too.
Larry Tapper's prizewinning images glorify the beauty of the
mountains and its people and Larry tells readers how to shoot
spectacular winners themselves. Their trekking buddies' anecdotes
and witty pieces of advice make it a delightful read for armchair
trekkers too.
Get this book to avoid the dreaded, "missing gear syndrome"
when you go trekking.
Paperback. 117 pages. Colour photographs. Map.
Varanasi, Pilgrims Publishing, 2002.
Weight: 180 g (6.3 oz).
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Manaslu, a Trekker's Guide
by Kev Reynolds
This book is a guide to one of the finest and most scenically
spectacular treks in all Nepal, and has been written as a trail
companion. It is not designed to take away all the mystery and
surprise that such a diverse region holds, but is offered as
an aid to planning for those who want it. As yet access to the
Manaslu Himal is restricted to group trekkers, and a number of
those who tread the routes described will be first-time visitors
to the Himalaya.
This book hopefully will give an idea of what to expect - of
the preparation required before going, the effort demanded to
keep going, and the rewards to be won along the way.
Paperback. 148 pages. Colour photographs. B&W map.
Weight: 160 g (5.6 oz).
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Mustang: A Trekking Guide
by Bob Gibbons & Sian Pritchard Jones
A concise guide to the isolated kingdom of Mustang, only opened
to trekking groups in 1991. Route notes for a two week trek,
plus information on health, equipment, supplies, porterage, weather,
delays, maps, permits and books.
Paperback. 30 pages. Colour photographs. B&W maps.
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz).
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Mustang: Un Guide de Trekking
by Bob Gibbons
French language translation of this concise guide to the isolated
kingdom of Mustang, only opened to trekking groups in 1991. Route
notes for a two week trek, plus information on health, equipment,
supplies, porterage, weather, delays, maps, permits and books.
Paperback. 29 pages. Coloured photographs. B&W maps.
Weight: 60 g (2.1 oz).
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Nepal: Die Far Western Region. Reisecompanion für Abenteurer,
Trekker und Bergsteiger
by M Lindenfelser
German language translation of this guidebook to the far-flung
western corner of Nepal where one will find the most unspoilt
and underrated region of the country. The Far Western Region
is a new destination where travellers, trekkers and climbers
can enjoy the challenges and rewards of journeys undertaken in
truly remote and protected areas. Information on topography,
transport, permits, towns and possible problem areas.
"Excellent overview of a crucial region in Nepal."-The
Rising Nepal
Paperback. 48 pages. B&W illustrations & maps; colour
photographs.
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz).
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Nepal: The Far Western Region. A Travelling Companion for
Travellers, Trekkers and Climbers
by M Lindenfelser
A guidebook to the far-flung western corner of Nepal where
one will find the most unspoilt and underrated region of the
country. The Far Western Region is a new destination where travellers,
trekkers and climbers can enjoy the challenges and rewards of
journeys undertaken in truly remote and protected areas. Information
on topography, transport, permits, towns and possible problem
areas.
"A 'must' for all visitors" - The Rising Nepal
(Kathmandu)
Paperback. 48 pages. Line drawings. B&W and colour photographs.
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz).
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Trekking in the Hidden Land of Dolpo-Tarap and Shey-Poksumdo
by Paolo Gondoni
Since this book was first published in 1989, a few more trekkers
have trodden the trails of the Hidden Land in search of the mysterious
snow leopard (Sarkain). But it seems that little has changed
in terms of the route: the Tarap gorges are still wild and untamed
and a new trail started 10 years ago has yet to be completed.
Access to Dolpo is long and difficult but those determined trekkers
who make the effort will be amply rewarded, with towering waterfalls,
narrow twisting gorges and ancient pre-Buddhist Bon Po monasteries
combining to make this a truly unforgettable journey.
Paperback. 33 pages. Colour photographs.
Weight: 50 g (1.8 oz).
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Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya
by Stan Armington
Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu -- a
roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya.
Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative
guide by one of the region's most experienced trekkers.
* 22 new contour maps for major trekking areas, supplemented
with the author's GPS data
* Detailed trek notes covering the popular routes and little-visited
alternatives
* Cultural insights, language guide, plus information on responsible
trekking
* Expert health and safety advice for trekkers
* Practical advice about organising your own trek or choosing
a trekking company
* Illustrated guide to Himalayan wildlife.
The author, Stan Armington, has been organizing and leading treks
in the Nepal Himalaya for over 20 years. In this guide, he provides
trekkers of all standards with up-to-date and reliable information
on the region, including health and safety advice, notes on eco-tourism
and detailed route descriptions.
Paperback. 479 pages. Colour & B&W photos, drawings,
maps, bibliography.
9th edition. Lonely Planet, 2001.
Weight: 325 g (11.4 oz).
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The Trekking Peaks of Nepal
by Bill O'Connor
Opened as recently as 1978, the trekking peaks of Nepal offer
a towering potential for adventure and exploration far removed
from large scale and expensive expedition climbing. This highly
readable and practical book is the definitive guide to the 18
permitted trekking peaks, complete with detailed maps.
Bill O'Connor's intimate knowledge of Nepal's mountains has
enabled him to compile him to compile a vast store of information
on the trekking peaks and to describe approach treks, climbs,
camps and descent routes. Also included is much historical and
geographical background, and suggestions for alternative and
new treks.
With sections covering travel, accommodation and the organisation
of expeditions, including notes on permits, equipment, health
and safety, this unique and comprehensive book contains much
hitherto unpublished material.
Paperback. 224 pages. B&W photographs. Tables; maps; index.
Weight: 600 g (21 oz).
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***White
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White Water Nepal
by Peter Knowles and David Allardice
Nepal is a small country, the size of Idaho, or of Austria
and Switzerland put together, but a huge country in terms of
its diversity: from the highest peaks Mt. Everest on earth to
steamy jungle. Straddling the Himalayas, Nepal forms a boundary
and meeting point between the Indian subcontinent and the high
plateau land of Asia.
It's a country where, away from the few roads, villagers and
towns could be straight out of a medieval novel, with a simple
life style enriched by deep cultural beliefs and joyful festivals.
In modern terms it,s a poor, exotic, third world country, with
difficult mountain terrain, too many people, little fertile land,
and lots of development problems. But it's also a country with
a proud country with a proud history, a sense of unity, fine
friendly people, a country with few roads, but wonderful rivers!
This book is the product of many people's input, ideas and
help of many paddlers.
"Anyone who is seriously interested in rafting and kayaking,..
should get hold of.. White Water Nepal... It has detailed
information on river trips, 60 maps, river profiles and hydrographs,
plus advice on equipment and health -- in short, all the information
a prospective river runner could want." -- Hugh Finlay et
al. Nepal (Lonely Planet)
"Indispensibible companion for all river runners... great
wit and no nonsense" -- David Reed, Nepal (Rough
Guides)
Paperback. 302 pages. Colour and B&W photographs and line
drawings. Maps; charts; index; notes on contributors.
Weight: 460 g (16.1 oz).
Item No: 0-9519413-3-X.
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