French Rock by Bill Birkett
Over the last few years rock climbing has changed significantly, with the rise of 'sport climbing' as against the old fashioned 'adventure climbing'. The sun-drenched crags of France provide sport climbing for all, a mecca for modern climbers. The author has wide experience of French crags and is one of the foremost mountaineering authors of today. This book describes 40 major crags with recommended routes to suit British tastes. 'French Rock' selects crags throughout the country, which is divided into four geographical areas: NE, SE, SW and NW. Whilst undoubtedly the greatest concentration of climbing is to be found in the sunny south, crags of quality exist in each region. With the use of this book you can plan an itinerary of crags on the way. Primarily the book serves as a guide. Firstly it locates and identifies the CRAG and its best routes. Secondly it describes something of the experience and character to be found (CRAG CHAT). On many of the crags selected it then goes further and selects one or more routes of particularly outstanding quality (SELECTED CLIMBS) - often this is regarded as the classic of the region. A concise description (ROUTE FACTS) is then followed by comment on the climb (ROUTE CHAT).
Lakeland native Bill Birkett is one of Britain's foremost mountain writers and photographers. A leading climber and hill walker, and a former civil engineer, he has spent a lifetime exploring the hills and wild places of the world. His breathtaking photography illustrates numerous publications and his own books include the best selling Complete Lakeland Fells and Great British Ridge Walks, Classic Treks of the World and his recent definitive guidbooks Exploring The Lakes and Low Fells (Vols 1 and 2). Bill Birkett is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Federation Europeene Des Associations De Jornalists Du Tourisme, Outdoor Writers Guild (Committee), Society of Authors, and the Fell and Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852841133 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852841133 |
| Title | French Rock |
| Author | Bill Birkett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cicerone Press |
| Year published | 1993-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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