Cicerone’s Guidebook describing all the trekking routes on Kilimanjaro (5895m), one of the Seven Summits. With 6 ascent routes, 3 summit ascents, the Circuit Path and descent paths, the guide also provides comprehensive information on preparation and access, a route on Mt Meru, as well as information on accommodation and other facilities. This practical guidebook…
Silva’s Expedition is the front-runner in their series of world-leading compasses.The base plate model has four different map-measuring scales for ultimate versatility, a screw for built-in declination adjustment and a rugged Dryflex housing. This is the perfect mid-range compass for heavy expeditions. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system which demystifies…
These light but strong polymer waterproof bags from Lifeventure will protect anything you care to put in them from water damage, scratching, religious conversion etc. The press-seal LocTop is rated to IPX8, that submersible up to 10m for 30 minutes. The small pack comes with three different sized bags for different valuables such as camera,…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book details Nepal’s Annapurna region covering 14 treks including the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary treks.
It’s a map case! You know, you put maps inside to keep them dry, but you can still read them! Actually it’s more than that. The touchscreen compatible TPU screen means that you could conceivably read a map displayed on your tablet, and manipulate it. And don’t fret – its waterproof rating is IPX7 so…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book covers the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile hike from California’s Mexican border to…
Cicerone’s guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the start of the Camino Frances to Santiago. Includes Cele Valley and Rocamadour variants.
Since the route was opened in 1888, the Milford Track has been described as ‘The finest walk in the world’. Join Almis for this four-day adventure and absorb the Maori myths of Aotearoa, learn about the discovery of Mackinnon’s Pass which led to the establishment of the track, experience the rain, the waterfalls, the climbs…
The excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses on Spain’s Galician coast. The 200km route is described across eight stages and takes in some of the area’s most enchanting coastal scenery. Incorporates some challenging walking.
John Chapman and his co-authors spend their lives hiking all over this great land and writing guide books so the rest of us can follow them. Through years of refinement John & Co’s books are well laid-out and colourfully illustrated that detail routes, background, safety, trip planning and further reading.