The Call of the Mountains
The Call of the Mountains
Summary
The story of one man's passion for the mountains of Scotland, filled with anecdotes, personal recollections and advice, accompanied by guides to the history, ecology and geology of the Munros.
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The Call of the Mountains by Max Landsberg
An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland’s mountains. In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life. Landsberg’s adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland’s mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock!MAX LANDSBERG is a former partner at McKinsey & Company and consultant at Heidrick & Struggles, he now works as a leadership consultant and is the author of The Tao of Coaching and Tools of Leadership, both classics in the field of self-help for professionals. He is also an enthusiastic hiker, mountaineer and adventurer, and has trekked across ranges mountain ranges worldwide, including the Himalayas. He completed his round of the Munros in 2012.
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ISBN 13 | 9781908373700 |
ISBN 10 | 1908373709 |
Title | The Call of the Mountains |
Author | Max Landsberg |
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Binding Type | Hardback |
Publisher | Luath Press Ltd |
Year published | 2013-10-20 |
Number of pages | 370 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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