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The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs Jean-Louis Laroche

The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs By Jean-Louis Laroche

The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs by Jean-Louis Laroche


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Summary

A guidebook suitable for alpinists seeking lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs which aims to reflect topographical conditions due to the steady glacial and snowfield retreat created by climate change. It is illustrated with photos that show both the detail of the mountain and also the haunting beauty of the peaks of the Mont Blanc Range.

The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs Summary

The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs: A New Guidebook Reflecting Climate Change by Jean-Louis Laroche

A guidebook aimed at alpinists seeking lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+, with climbs of D) and reflecting all recent changed topographical conditions due to the steady glacial and snowfield retreat created by climate change.The climbs are selected from across the range and are easily accessible from well appointed mountain huts and useful telepheriques and mountain railways. This book is beautifully illustrated with photos that show both the detail of the mountain or approach and also the haunting beauty of the fabulous peaks of the Mont Blanc Range - including clearly the mainspring of alpinism's continued popularity to climbers of all ages.

About Jean-Louis Laroche

Jean-Louis Laroche is a mountain guide, photographer and freelance journalist. As a Mont Blanc enthusiast for over 30 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, illustrator, mountain leader and alpinist who seeks to share with us her passion for the realms of nature which light reveals to us. Co-author of several photographic books, she also exhibits and does press and publishing work. Laroche and LeLong run a business called Alpinisme-Escalades.

Additional information

GOR004445647
9781898573722
1898573727
The Mont Blanc Range - Classic Snow, Ice and Mixed Climbs: A New Guidebook Reflecting Climate Change by Jean-Louis Laroche
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Baton Wicks Publications
20070701
95
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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