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8%OFFJean-Louis Laroche - Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range: Classic Snow, Ice & Mixed Climbs - 9781906148812 - V9781906148812
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Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range: Classic Snow, Ice & Mixed Climbs

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Description for Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range: Classic Snow, Ice & Mixed Climbs Paperback. Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the area. Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong have selected 36 climbs which are easily accessible from mountain huts, telepheriques and mountain railways. Each route features a description, summary and a sketch map. Translator(s): Wright, D. S. B. Num Pages: 96 pages, Colour diagrams and photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFHA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 192.

Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible Mont Blanc Range. The routes described in this book should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.

Reflecting all recent changed topographical conditions due to the steady glacial retreat created by climate change, authors Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong have selected 36 climbs from across the range, which are easily accessible from well appointed mountain huts, useful telepheriques and mountain railways.

The routes described are an ideal introduction to the climbing in this magnificent area. They are ... Read more

Each route features a detailed and comprehensive route description, a sketch map and a route summary detailing the start point, difficulty, timings, height gain, best time of year and the gear required. Beautifully illustrated with photos that show both the lie of the land and also the haunting beauty of the fabulous peaks of the Mont Blanc Range, this guide clearly indicates alpinism's continued popularity to climbers of all ages.

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Product Details

Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906148812
SKU
V9781906148812
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Jean-Louis Laroche
Jean-Louis Laroche is a mountain guide, photographer and freelance journalist. As a Mont Blanc enthusiast for many years he has climbed most of the classics on rock, ice, snow and mixed ground. He has pioneered new rock routes in the pre-Alps, as well as icefalls and has been on expeditions to remote areas. Florence LeLong is a freelance photographer, ... Read more

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