Alps Climbing

A breathtaking account of the triumph of man over mountain in a time before thermal clothing, nylon ropes, global positioning systems, and air rescues.

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Detailed descriptions of 22 treks in France, Switzerland and Italy: the Southern Alps, the Western Outliers, the Mont Blac Range, the Pennine Alps, and Western Oberland. Snowshoe walks, the best way to walk the Alps in winter, from November to April, are also included. 176 pages.

Detailing 22 treks in France, Switzerland, and Italy, this informative guide has detailed maps in full color and provides descriptions of treks in the Southern Alps, the Western Outliers, the Mont Blanc Range, the Pennine Alps, and Western Oberland. A Trek Essentials box in each chapter summarizes ...