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Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal 2015
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The articles in the 2015 SMC Journal contain a blend of excitement and reflection. Julian Lines takes us on a witty deep water soloing course; Guy Robertson is on Beinn Eighe in winter; Graham Little goes climbing in the Balkans and Andy Nisbet has discovered another new winter crag. In completely different mode Iain Smart reflects on the changes taking place in the climbing world by casting ironic glances at his experiences in the public bar at the Kingshouse over the last 50 years. And plenty more...
| Cordee Code: | CMS259 |
|---|---|
| Page Size: | 132 x 210 mm |
| No of Pages: | 336 |
| Publisher: | Smc Journals |
| ISBN13: | 9781907233067 |
| Published Date: | October 2015 |
| Edition: | 2015 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Illustrations: | Colour photos & diagrams/maps |
| Weight: | 490g |
| Product Type: | Book |
| Countries: | Scotland |
The articles in the 2015 SMC Journal contain a blend of excitement and reflection. Julian Lines takes us on a witty deep water soloing course; Guy Robertson is on Beinn Eighe in winter; Graham Little goes climbing in the Balkans and Andy Nisbet has discovered another new winter crag. In completely different mode Iain Smart reflects on the changes taking place in the climbing world by casting ironic glances at his experiences in the public bar at the Kingshouse over the last 50 years. See if you can work out the allusions in The Heights of Allusion by M J Cobb, or follow Iain Crofton's drift in The Hills are Alive.
Mike Dixon describes his research into the life of Tom Patey. Jimmy Cruickshank discusses Robin Smith. Hamish Johnston examines the life of Matthew Heddle, distinguished geologist and early explorer of Scotland's mountains and Peter Foster explores the life of another great character from the past the Vagabond Professor T Graham Brown. A wealth of other articles takes the reader from Himalayan peaks to Skye, Knoydart and the Western Isles.
For the Munro enthusiast there is the indispensable Munro Matters: the one and only comprehensive guide to the List of those who have completed and told.
The Journal carries the most up to date list in print of new climbs made in Scotland in the last year, while the reviews section has over 20 reviews by knowledgeable reviewers of recently published mountaineering books.
Mike Dixon describes his research into the life of Tom Patey. Jimmy Cruickshank discusses Robin Smith. Hamish Johnston examines the life of Matthew Heddle, distinguished geologist and early explorer of Scotland's mountains and Peter Foster explores the life of another great character from the past the Vagabond Professor T Graham Brown. A wealth of other articles takes the reader from Himalayan peaks to Skye, Knoydart and the Western Isles.
For the Munro enthusiast there is the indispensable Munro Matters: the one and only comprehensive guide to the List of those who have completed and told.
The Journal carries the most up to date list in print of new climbs made in Scotland in the last year, while the reviews section has over 20 reviews by knowledgeable reviewers of recently published mountaineering books.
