Books and Maps

One Day As A Tiger is John Porter’s revelatory and poignant memoir of his friend Alex MacIntyre, it shows mountaineering at its extraordinary best and tragic worst – and draws an unforgettable picture of a dazzling, argumentative and exuberant legend.

Arguably the foremost showcave complex in the Britain, Dan yr Ogof also contains greater beauty beyond the reach of the casual visitor. Martyn Farr's superbly illustrated book includes many excellent colour images and a wealth of little known archival material; it is a classic account of cave exploration in South Wales, which takes its beginnings from the early years of the century.

All the selected scrambles lie within a 20km x 15km area of northern Snowdonia – a relatively compact area as far as mountains are concerned, so dead easy to get around. As well as high mountain scrambles, the book includes a few shorter scrambles near to the road, which can be done in a couple of hours. There are also suggestions for linking scrambles, to create day-length journeys across Snowdonia’s rugged landscape.

A fully researched and rewritten full colour guidebook to this most hallowed of cliffs. Instead of the usual Historical, the extended Ascents Anthology has been expanded further with historical commentary by the author and numerous quotes and opinions on the routes from a number of Cloggy enthusiasts.

A guidebook of over 230 alpine routes detailing all of the noteworthy routes in the area from beginner level to routes for seasoned alpinists. A Bible for alpine mountaineering. Paperback revised info on many routes and grades.

The Climbing Guide Scafell and Wasdale concentrates on rock climbing in the Lake District. This is the CB Centenary EditionCovers Scafell, Scafell Pike, Round How Area, Brad Crag Area, Great End Wasdale, Great End Borrowdale, Mosedale, Overbeck, Buckbarrow and the Wasdale Screes.

Training for the New Alpinism translates theory into application to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Steve House, one of the best, and his trainer Scott Johnston present training plans for weekend warriors as well as the world's best mountaineers. Filled with photos, graphs, illustrations, and anecdotes.

A guide to walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica mountain range in northern Spain. This guidebook describes 60 routes spread throughout the area from selected valley bases with easy access. All the routes are circular and can be done in a day. In difficulty they vary from straightforward, half-day outings to strenuous, full-day ascents.

A sport climbing guidebook which will bring climbers up to date with developments since the last guide was published back in 2007. Many of the climbs and crags featured are totally new and include more than 120 routes developed by well known climber Stevie Haston.

A guide for all outdoor activities in the Chamonix valley including walking, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking via ferrata and more! This guide book covers everything you may possibly want to do on an active holiday to Chamonix in the summer months! Detailed descriptions of climbing routes, walking adventures, road and mountain biking excursions and even via ferrata routes of various levels.

Guidebook to 41 graded scrambles in the Dark Peak and Roaches areas of the Peak District, most of which can be done year round. Includes areas such as Kinder Scout, the Wilderness Gullies and Bleaklow, and features both classic (Wilderness Gully East and Wildboar Clough) and lesser known routes. Link routes, variants and extensions also described.

Winter Climbs in the Caringorms, Scotland. Creag Meagaidh, Lochnagar and Braeriach, known for their adventure and quality of experience. An extremely practical book highlighting the best winter climbing routes in the Cairngorms, on Creag Meagaidh, Lochnagar and Braeriach. Covering a wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from simple, beginner and basic to very difficult and downright scary! Scottish winter climbing is world renowned for its adventure and quality of experience. A definite must read/ have for anyone visiting the area.

In the book "Patagonia 100 Favorite North American Climbs," released by Patagonia, Fred shares his distinctive blend of route advice, insights into natural history, and anecdotes from his top 100 climbs (alongside a mention of a few honorable mentions). The introduction by Barry Blanchard adds an excellent touch to the book.

Climbing Guide for the area West Cornwall, Chair Ladder and Bosigran. Highlighting the best trad areas and venues to climb at in the area. This guide gives updated descriptions for the cliffs previously covered by the CC's Bosigran and Chair Ladder guidebooks as well as the crags of the Lizard Peninsula. It thus provides complete coverage to the climbing in this popular holiday area.

Cheesewring and South East Cornwall, England is a Rock Climbing Guide Book covering Dartmoor, Bodmin and granite. Perfect gift!

The new definitive Tremadog guidebook is a complete modern revision incorporating a number of new and colourful aids to help climbers select their climbing adventures. All this bringing new life to this important, popular, and exciting area within one of the world’s best traditional climbing venues – Snowdonia.