The 4000m Peaks of the Alps, Band 1: West
Selected Alpine Climbs & Ski Mountaineering Routes - Volume 1: West
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“The 4000m Peaks of the Alps – Volume 1 : West” is a lavishly illustrated guidebook for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering, with detailed diagrams and comprehensive information on every route. Ben has climbed nearly all the routes, and brings a wealth of personal knowledge and experience to this topo.
The book, the first of a two volumes, covers the 4.000m peaks from the Barre des Écrins, Grand Paradiso across the whole Mont Blanc massif to the Weisshorn above Zermatt. It is illustrated with over 300 photos. The eastern volume will follow in due course… (we’re aiming for early 2025)!
The book describes the standard routes on each peak, as well a selection of the finest steeper lines.
In this volume, IFMGA mountain guide, Ben Tibbetts, presents selected alpine climbs and ski mountaineering routes on the western 4000m peaks of the Alps. This book describes over 80 classic itineraries and provides the information needed to prepare and undertake each ascent.
Drawing on two decades of alpinism and image-making, each mountain entry features detailed photographic topos to assist in planning and route-finding. Having climbed most of the lines described, Ben has included a diverse selection of action photography to inspire and illustrate each route.
This book is replete with in-depth route information that is aimed at both the experienced mountaineers looking for a serious adventure in the high mountains and the aspiring alpinist setting out on their first major climb.
Gewicht:
730 g
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Medienart:
Bücher
Sprache:
Englisch
EAN:
9781916123113
Seiten:
320
Höhe in mm:
234
Breite in mm:
156
Erscheinungsjahr:
2024
Kontinent: Europa
Region: Oberwallis, Grajische Alpen, Walliser Alpen, Mattertal, Massif du Mont Blanc, Unterwallis, Massif des Écrins, Dauphiné, Mittelwallis, Savoyen
Orte / Berge / Seen: Zermatt, Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Dent d'Hérens, Gran Paradiso, Grand Combin, Barre des Écrins, Bishorn, Courmayeur, Grandes Jorasses, Mont Maudit, Obergabelhorn, Aiguille Verte, Zinalrothorn, weisshorn
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