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The trekking in Peru is world-class – you can camp below tropical mountains, reach Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail or lesser-known routes, and descend into one of the planet's deepest canyons in Arequipa. If you’re looking for one guide to help plan your trip and your trekking in Peru, this book is for you. It combines in-depth trekking information from our 2003 Trekking in the Central Andes guide, with detailed travel information from our 2007 Peru guide.

• Getting Started section to help plan your adventure
  
• Insight into Peruvian history, culture and the fascinating world of the Inca
  
• Detailed maps, descriptions, and access information for treks in the Huaraz, Cusco and Arequipa regions
  
• All the facts about gear, permits, regulations and safety, plus information on organized treks and suggestions for heading out on your own
  
• Full coverage of Lima, Huaraz, Cusco, and Arequipa – including maps, sights, how to get around, and up-front hotel and restaurant reviews for any budget
• Easy-to-use language guide to Spanish, Quechua and Aymara

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just depends on you itenerary
If you are just planning on going to Peru, I would recommend buying only Lonely Planet Peru. That has all you need. A lot of content overlaps between the two books. ... Read more

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Includes FREE planning and background information. The vast majority of the countryside in Nepal is still inaccessible by road, hidden behind endless ridges and valleys and criss-crossed by a network of trails trodden for centuries by porters, traders, pilgrims, mountaineers and locals travelling from village to town, plains to hills, Nepal to Tibet. Until you’ve hit this network of trails on foot you can’t truly say you’ve experienced the essence of Nepal. The backdrop to these trails is some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery in the world. Nepal enjoys a near monopoly on the world’s highest peaks – eight of the 10 highest are found here – and there is absolutely nothing like strolling from teahouse to teahouse under crystal-clear Himalayan skies as an 8000m peak towers over you.

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This lively and comprehensive guide by East Africa specialist David Else helps you explore Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and the legendary Mountains of the Moon. It now also includes new routes through the massifs and plateaus of Malawi and the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia.

• detailed descriptions and maps of the classic routes and little-known alternatives
• treks of all standards, from short walks to challenging expeditions
• practical advice for organised groups and independent trekkers
• information on access and approach routes, accommodation and local transport
• notes on environmentally and culturally responsible trekking
• advice about porters, guides, supplies, permits, equipment, huts and camp sites
• includes Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

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Not essential for your Africa trip
I purchased a used copy of the most recent edition of this book in preparation for a trip to Africa. In the past, I have been thrilled with LP Trekking guides. Their New Zealand book was invaluable in helping me find trails and plan a trip. East Africa, however, falls short. The book focuses on Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Because I already had a copy of LP East Africa, I found almost no useful information in this book. In my opinion, the information in the trekking guide is duplicated in the East Africa guide. I would recommend just getting the East Africa book.

Mountsafarisadventure Trekking in Kenya is Good.
To the auther , davidelse/ david wenk.
Thankyou very much for your advice in your book trekking in east africa , which i used wheni was travellingin kenya and Tanzania.IWould like to tell you my exeprience Horiday in Kenya with Mountsafaris Adventure, and hoping you will consider this smallcompany.
I really had a great time with mountsafaris adventure.
I cansay that kenya is a nice and safe country to travel. I did campingsafaris and trekking mount kenyafor 6 days sirimon chogoria route ,oh beautiful vegetation. Guide and porters were great helper , food wasnice, The trip was well organised. Mountsafaris are trusted, as i sent them 1500 us dollar deposite for my 3weeks horiday, and everything work perfect .They booked the , hotel , organise everything for my trip , so when i come everything was ready .They picked me from the airport on time , direct to the hotel ,following the trip start.
Camping was fun , Mountsafaris staff were friendly , very safe with them both on the mountains and on safari . Their camps have all facility.

Mountsafarisprices are fair . Their prices are all incrusive , like , pick ups from the airport, park fees, transport by landcruser with open roof. tour driver ,food three meals a day,cook .
. I can definitely recommend Mountsafaris adventurethey'recheaper compared to others companys ,they haveGood services ,knowledgeable and reliable Tour Operatorsand offer a really good range of trekkingmount kenya , camping and lodge safaris .

thankyou ,again continue writting more advice on your book as they are really helping the travellers , You need to also to be considering some of the company who are doing goodservices for the tourist.
Some of the companyslike Mountsafarisare goodbut they are not mention on the your book. I come to know mountsafaris throuhg a friend who did trekking mount kenya with them .
Congraturation for the work you are doing .
Sonia .

Good introduction, but not enough on the trekking peaks
I found this book a good introduction to anyone expecting to go trekking in East Africa.It goes over, in substantial detail, all the factors you may face (medicine, visas, hotels, transportation, tours, trails, etc.).However, there is very little on the trekking peaks, which I thought would be the most interesting portion of the book.For example, on Mt Kilimanjaro there are only maybe 5-6 pages, with only an overview description of the routes.If you are looking for overall trekking in East Africa, this is good book, but if you are looking for info on the trekking peaks, there are other, more specific guides, that may be more helpful.

Essential luggage items:meds, visas and Lonely Planet
I used this book to plan and complete aKilimanjaro climb, a Tanzanian safari (Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara) and a trip up the coast of Kenya.The book was more than helpful; it wasessential to the success of the trip. Helpful information is complete,accurate and relevant:exactly what you will find in the Lonely PlanetTrekking guide.The helpful information -- routes, housing, food,currency, gear, etc. -- are tools to keep you safe, healthy, prepared andeven comfortable.The essential information is much more:it gives you afeel for where you are going and what's important about being there. Descriptions of languages, religions, customs, history, geography, geology,climate, etc., gave me a deeper awareness of the countries I was navigatingthrough.This book is strong on both counts. Here's an example:Thevocabulary lists were really helpful in opening conversations with staff,villagers andborder officials.However, the book's essential advice wasto just try your best at speaking Swahili, and the people you meet willrespond very warmly to your having made the effort.The results wereheartwarming, and they opened the doors to other discoveries I could nothave made otherwise. The book itself is a valuable commodity.OnKilimanjaro I leafed through the chapters for maps and plant descriptions. The book so fascinated my guide that I gave him my copy as a partingpresent (though I couldn't part with it on the climb since it was the onlymap & route description we had!) Note that the Lonely Planet Trekkingbooks do not promise to be field guides for the areas they describe:bringanother volume(s) to help identify the flora and fauna you encounter. ... Read more

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Good for Inspiration, Very Poor as a Guide
While this book may be interesting to those who have not been to Russia/CIS yet and have no other sources of information, those who have and were expecting more detailed practical info on trekking will be sorely dissapointed.
It does have lots of background information on various regions that are of interest to hikers, but unfortunately it is EXTREMELY thin on practical details.
It tends to write pages about how interesting a region is in general, before finally moving on to "describe" a single trek of several days' length in maybe 10 lines or so! This is particularly bad in the sections about Asian Russia - the European part is covered a bit better.
The maps and trail descriptions are all but useless for those planning to attempt the hikes on their own.
Finally, the general advice on travel/hiking in Russia in the introductory section is so out of date now - having been written more than a decade ago - that it is of very little help either.
All in all, if you want to read about how nice places await discovery out there, you will get your fill. Just don't expect this book to be of much help in actually trying to "discover" them!

Take your city guide and TAKE THIS BOOK!
Now that I've been to Central Asia, I understand why the Lonely Planet guidebook refers to Maier's book so often. This is a unique perspective on getting off the beaten path. Her advice is inspiring and practical. Recommend it for anyone who wants to get out of the cities.

A must for anyone going to Russia!
This woman has managed to see things that some of us, Russians, are unable to notice, for the reality we live in is too close to our eyes. This book gave me a rare pleasure to see our people and places in a new, clearer, nearly stereoscopic, light.

Rare author who understands Russia
Traveling Russia is like nowhere else in the world, and Maier is uniquely qualified to help make sense of it. This book was the most interesting and useful of the required reading for Peace Corps volunteers going there.

an indispensible resource for getting into the mountains
I spent 5 weeks this summer traveling and mountaineering in Central Asia,primarily in the Tien Shan Mountains.Maier's guidebook, Trekking inRussia and Central Asia, was extraordinarily helpful for planning mytravels and choosing destinations while travelling.It provided theessential information I needed to get into mountains.The maps and trekdescriptions were almost always accurate, and the glossary in the appendix was very useful for breaking down language barriers. I'd rely on it againfor future trips. ... Read more

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The first comprehensive trekking guide to the Andes. Includes descriptions for over 30 of the most popular treks plus many interesting day walks in all 7 countries the mountain chain of the Andes. The guidebook contains descriptions for 33 main treks Every trek included has a sketch map of the area and a trek profile indicating heights. Each trek is graded and summarised for duration, distance, total ascent and highest point. There is an introductory chapter on trekking in the Andes comparing the different areas and giving advice on planning a trek, and general travel advice for South America. Each area chapter also has a brief introduction giving details of climate and travel. Important towns for accessing the treks are described, concentrating on information relevant to the trekker. Appendices include flora and fauna information and a glossary of Spanish/English terms relevant to trekkers. ... Read more

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Useful, but outdated.
This is a very useful summary of a decent number of day walks, hikes and treks throughout the Andes, from Venezuela all the way down to Tierra del Fuego. Its greatest value is as a starting point: if you're going to Bolivia and Peru, and want to do some medium difficulty hikes, you'll quickly be pointed in the direction of the best options. You'll then need to do more research to sort out the logistics, such as how to reach the trailhead, current conditions, and so forth.

But it's very out of date. For example, according to the book, you can hike the Inca Trail independently. It suggests doing the Paso de las Nubes as an international hike, boating across Chile's Lago Todos los Santos, taking a bus to Argentina's Puerto Frias (or walking) then walking south. In practice, that turns out to be very difficult, and it's much, much more practical to start in Pampa Linda, and walk north. And it fails to capture the current popularity of Torres del Paine's "W" path, and the ease with which it can be done due to provisions along the way.

Also, it fails to make use of any information available on the web, pointing you to local hiking clubs for maps, when there are easier options these days. It also makes little mention of trekking companies which run guided treks through many of these routes.

One further criticism is that it spreads itself too thin: by covering such an enormous territory, and such a range of difficulty, there aren't many options in each category. Looking for a straightforward 3 day hike in Bolivia, Peru or the Lake District? You can count them on one hand.

But it's a great starting point. ... Read more

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Lonely Planet Knows the Indian Himalaya

Our expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, will be your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking. This book covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villages and high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdant valley of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites and high-altitude meadows of Uttarakhand. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experience here.

In This Guide:

Everything you need to know to get prepared
Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way
Background on Himalayan culture and religions
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very good book, great detail
The book will give you the extra detail you need to enjoy a great trip. ... Read more

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This stunning guidebook, covering 26 treks and 18 climbing peaks, is an indispensable tool for both the experienced climber and the first-time trekker visiting the Andes - one of the world's greatest, yet least known, trekking destinations.Covering the range from Venezuela in the north to Patagonia in the south, the book offers clear, authoritative descriptions of treks - some short, two-day-hikes and other, more strenuous two-week treks. The guide is also crammed with practical information on travel, techniques and equipment, so visitors will have as safe and healthy a tour as possible.Top-class cartography and strip maps pinpoint every route and give a reliable idea of distance and timings. The book is further enhanced by more than 100 fantastic photographs. Fully updated for its second edition, the book also features an eye-catching new cover. ... Read more

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Not really a climbing guide; more of a coffee table book
There are several shortcomings in the book that keep it from being a reliable and useful climbing guide. First, it is too bloody large and heavy to haul around, being printed on heavy paper stock so that the photos are pretty.Second, it was not well proofed, and a book that has three authors should have some luck in catching basic information errors if there were indeed three qualified persons involved.Instead, we believe that the errors in many of the simpler subjects point to the possibility of more grave errors in significant details.A modern and serious trekking or climbing guide would include detailed positional data, including topographic and GPS coordinates. These are generally lacking. There are also some fundamentally silly statements, such as "Bolivia is a relatively safe country."Bolivia? Safe? Perhaps compared to Colombia. But Bolivia is fraught with hazards ranging from generally poor health and hygiene, unsafe tourist accommodations, treacherous public transport, and considerable street crime in the cities, even if you don't accidentally end up in one of the coca-growing regions.(There is also a statement that Peru is relatively safe, so evidently the authors' perception of "relatively safe" is not shared with those from the civilized countries).In the Chilean portion of the book there are considerable errors, including one that describes going "clockwise" as a way to make the John Gardner pass "less of an uphill struggle."Anyone who has climbed this pass will attest that the western side is steeper and more slippery than the east side, so this book's recommendation is quite backward. Another part of the same chapter even seems to contradict this observation, leading us to think perhaps one author was not really talking to another. Similar errors persist throughout the book, along with misleading information, misspelling of Spanish words,internal inconsistencies, and then the absence of essential data that should have been included.Pretty pictures, though. ... Read more

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Hike longer and deeper into the wilderness--you'll find it hard to believe you're still in America's most populous state! ... Read more

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Beautiful book; beginner be wary...
Trekking California is a beautifully presented book, with amazing photos, enticing descriptions and a selection of some of the finest treks in the Sierras and California. Everything that is said in the other reviews is true. The maps are beautifully rendered in shaded relief and great for planning, but they are inadequate for actual use. Bring a 7.5' topo of the area you are planning to explore. The on-trail segments are great; these trails are popular enough to be well-maintained and well-traveled. Please be cautious about the cross-country sections described in this book. For the most part, descriptions are very accurate, telling you how to circumnavigate cliff-outs and identifying landmarks. Yet, we found some descriptions completely underestimated. For example, in the Minarets area (Trek 10), the drop-down from Lake Catherine to the N. Fork of San Juaquim Riv. is very well described, and adequately labeled as Class 2. However, the hike back up through Ritter Pass was briefly mentioned, with no rating level. We found it to be Class 2 talus that was extremely loose and pretty steep; this can be verfied from TRs around the internet. It's true that other books around provide even less information (i.e. Secor, Moynier), but at least Secor rates it adequately as Class 2. But Richins presents a book that appears approachable to beginners, yet can potentially get you into trouble. I would suggest obtaining more beta for the cross-country sections through other sources from people who have done the trip you are planning via Richins.

Regardless, this is an amazing book; filling a niche of selecting some of the best long treks in California. The side-trips, variations to add or subtract mileage, and mountaineering options make this book invaluable to the experienced weekend warrior.

Best of the Best
For a long time I thought Paul Richins' Mt. Whitney trail guide was the best contemporary Sierra guide book I had ever used, but along comes the deceptively titled "Trekking California" (also by Paul Richins) that establishes a new high water mark.

The title notwithstanding, this 285 page book covers 15 high sierra hikes of 7 days or less and 5 other trips in the Trinity Alps and along the northern coast.The routes cover both established trails (Class 1) and cross country treks (Class 2/3) and many incorporate a combination of the two.The book is organized with the standard "what to expect", "what to take", "what to do, if" type of information that either provides new and insightful tips or just takes up book pages depending on one's experience level; some might consider it superfulous.

What isn't superfulous, however are the beutifully rendered maps incorporated throughout the book, really some of the best for trail use (and I mean established trails, not cross country routes) I've seen.Coupled with the outstanding color photography this guide really surpasses the more comprehensive Sierra North/South series which had been the benchmark for years.Most of the trips include interesting side treks that can be mixed and matched to extend the journeys to 10 days or more without making them feel like a walk-in camping trip.I'm familiar with many of the southern sierra trips and have taken them in similar form.To my knowledge the information is accurate, though one must remember that a Class 1 trail route doesn't mean "easy walk"....some of these trips include significant elevation gain (and loss) within single days, so while the trail may be maintained and clear there will still be plenty of huffing and puffing involved; and most are at higher elevation trail heads to begin with.All would be advised to camp at least the first night at the trail head to aclimate to the altitude. While the trail maps included in the book are clear one shouldn't fail to take (and know how to use) appropriate USGS topo maps of the relevant quadrants.

The guide covers some of the most spectacular wilderness country still with us and the book is a wonderful intro to many of the most rewarding trips.This is one of those books that I would recommend getting two copies of....one to keep at home and read for planning purposes and another to "tear apart" and carry the relevant maps and information pages in your map case (or plastic freezer bag).Really, it's that good.

Great read for those wanting moreout of the backcountry!
Great book with useful information for those wanting a little more out of their trips in backcountry of CA. Most of the book concentrates on The Sierras, which for me is a good thing. This book gives all the usefull information needed for making you trips a success. The book covers all the basics, but also touches upon going light, and proper nutrition which most guide books don't touch upon. Alot of the treks in this book has cross-country variations as well as side trips that will make your trips more interesting than the average trail type trek. The photos in this book are outstanding, and the easy nature that Paul writes makes the book very enjoyable to read. I will be using this book on many backpacking, oooppsss I mean trekking journeys this summer and many more to come. Buy it!

This is a complete planning guide
Most of the treks are in the High Sierra, a place I am well familiar with.The book is a great list for ideas, saving experienced people the effort of poring over maps to develop tentative plans and make decisions.For novices, the book includes all the standard information and advice:on gear, food, weather, going light, mountain maladies and treatment, lightning and bears.

And the pictures!More than just snapshots of the country one would see, they provide a stimulus and motivation to get out there right now.I have traveled on parts or all of 12 of the 20 treks; now I am anxious to do more of them.

This book goes on my bookshelf, next to Moynier & Fiddler, Secor, and Croft.

SPECTACULAR
THE SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS, THE CLEAR NARRATIVE AND THE WELL DRAWN MAPS ENTICE ME INTO THE HIGH SIERRA.THIS TREKKING GUIDE BY PAUL RICHINS HAS PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR VARIED ROUTES INTO THE SPLENDID MOUNTAINS OF CALIFORNIA.I LOOK FORWARD TO FOLLOWING SOME OF HIS SUGGESTIONS. ... Read more

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This book is a comprehensive, practical resource for travelers, trekkers, and climbers who are going to be living at high elevation for any period of time. The author simplifies and organizes the technical information found in scientific texts and combines it with excerpts from actual expedition accounts and narratives to present a complete picture of how altitude affects the body both physically and psychologically. The book also includes complete guidelines for how to prepare for travel at altitude, including how to train and acclimatize, what to bring, how to treat altitude sickness should it occur, and how to "come down" from an experience at high altitude.

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Heavy Science
I bought this book because it was recommended by Tom Steinstra, the Outdoors Editor in the San Francisco Chronicle. I have always hit a wall above 9,000 feet in the Sierras, so I wanted to improve my performance to tackle the higher passes on the PCT or JMT.

This book is very heavy on the science, but thin on the applications. If you want to know exactly why your performance starts to lag at higher elevations, this book is for you. If you want to train for the big hikes, or acclimatize yourself quickly, look somewhere else.

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This stunning book describes 25 treks and 12 climbing peaks in the Nepal Himalaya, with coverage of the entire country from Saipal in the west to Kangchendzonga in the east. Designed for first-time visitors as well as experienced trekkers and climbers, it is an essential source book for anyone contemplating a venture into Nepal's wild Himalayan regions. Excellent original mapping and superlative photography feature throughout.

The treks included here cover everything from classic teahouse routes to newly charted expedition-style routes, while the peaks featured are chosen as a natural high point of trekking in a high-altitude region. Information on trekking and climbing styles, the practicalities of travelling in Nepal, local ecological concerns and mountain photography is also included.

* For first-time trekkers to experienced mountaineers
* Comprehensive coverage of 25 treks
* 12 climbing peaks with topographical photographs
* First-class cartography and strip maps
* Stunning photography throughout ... Read more

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This is an area of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Approximately 280 miles in length, the range includes rolling foothills, steep gorges, high passes and imposing peaks. Superb scenery, a rich culture and a long history, wonderful cuisine and excellent sporting opportunities all combine to make the Pyrenees one of Europe's most exciting regions; there's no better way to experience it than on foot.

Fully revised and expanded 2nd edition

· 90 detailed trekking maps - showing walking times, places to stay and points of interest, with detailed route descriptions:
· GR10 from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
· GR11 from Roncesvalles to Andorra
· Link routes and HRP sections

· Practical information - planning your trip; getting to France and Spain from other countries in Europe, North America and Australasia; where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, what to see, and getting to the start of your trek

· Historical and cultural background

· Health and safety; minimizing your impact on the environment

· French and Spanish language sections

· Pyrenean flora and fauna - four-page full colour guide to the flowers of the Pyrenees, plus an illustrated bird identification section

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As thorough a guide as you will need.
I used this guide last summer to walk the first half of the GR10 before bouncing over to the alps to do the Tour de Mont Blanc and the Haute route to Zermatt.

This guide has everything you need to survive the trip.Of course, over time things change.some epiceries, gites and campgrounds will close or change their hours, but that is some of the fun of this trip.the uncertainty of where you are going next.

Over 300 km's, i only found one major error in the guide, and i think that error was due to the cutting of a new logging road which made finding the existing logging road much more difficult.

I guess if there was a problem with the guide is that it didn't explain well how difficult some of the optional excursions were.I forget the name for the non-main trails, but I was scared off due to a lack of a detailed description about potential dangers of various alternatives. ... Read more

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Thoroughly 'user friendly' and highly portable
A British publisher, Trailblazer specializes in compact travel guides. "Dolomites Trekking: Alta Via 1 & Alta Via 2, Plus Short Treks" is a 174-page compilation of practical information essential for planning successful trips to the Italian Dolomites, including some historical and cultural background, as well as a full color guide to the flora and fauna of the Dolomite region. Of special note are the detailed street plans and recommendations of where to stay, where to eat, what to see when visiting the communities of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dobbiaco, Belluno, Bressanone, and Feltre. Enhanced with the inclusion of an exceedingly useful Italian language section, "Dolomites Trekking" is thoroughly 'user friendly' and highly portable.

a misleading and dangerous guide book


This guide book has major trail inaccuracies. The trail times do not relate to anything, they are not even consistently off. It seems like a poor translation of maybe a German text.
You will spend a night out or worse end up on a trail over your head if you take the advice literally.
Alta Via I is more accurate than II - why, I don't know.
Please be careful using this guide, the Dolomites are serious, beautiful and unforgiving mountains and this book can lead you astray at no fault of your own. ... Read more

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The Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the best - if not the best - of the world's classic walks. It circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif in about eleven days. The walk has all the excitement of the high mountains yet none of the worry of altitude sickness. It crosses numerous cols with stunning views of spectacular snow and rock peaks. Accommodation along the route is plentiful. The 'official' Tour du Mont Blanc follows an established route around the main block of mountains containing not only Mont Blanc but its principal allied summits such as Verte, Chardonnet, Gouter, Geant, Jorasses, d'Argentiere, Dolent and numerous others. The author describes the tour both in the traditional 'anti-clockwise' direction and the 'clockwise' direction. There are several alternative routes that subsequently link and these are also described. The routes, along with suggestions for alternative exploration, have been created on what the author thinks gives the very best perspective and appreciation of the whole region and provides the best balance of visual return for the physical effort required.At every opportunity recommendations are made that will bring the walker into closer contact with the area and enhance memories of the visit. This guide is in full colour, and has a good section on points of interest, accommodation details and natural history of the region. ... Read more

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best tmb guide
We hiked the Tour de Mont Blanc (tmb) in August 2003 and used the previous edition of this book. A british couple shared this new edition with us and we could not wait to purchase one ourselves.

This edition is up-to-date and provides excellent information aboutclockwise and the more traditional counterclockwise routes. Each leg is accurately described with a detailed map and elevation chart. Refuges are listed, giving the hiker information about number of available beds and phone numbers to call ahead for reservations. ... Read more

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Trekking in Ladakh is the fully revised and extended new edition of Charlie Loram's practical guidebook originally published as Leh & Trekking in Ladakh.
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Twelve Countries in Twelve Months "A book for young and old alike. Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps takes you on an incredible trip around the world--a dream shared by many, yet only pursued by few. As you travel in the comfort of Irene's backpack, this book will give you the inspiration to map your own itinerary, to "Expect the Unexpected" and before you know it, you too will be exploring the world with mostly gentle footsteps!" Sean Aiken Author of The One-Week Job Project: 1 Man, 1 Year, 52 Jobs ... Read more

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A fine read and a top pick for anyone plotting their own international journey
The world is a big one and everyone should try to see it, if only once. "Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps: Twelve Countries in Twelve Months" looks into the traveling times of baby zoomers Irene and Rick Butler as they sought o travel around the world for the same cost as they would staying at home. With plenty of wisdom they learned through the world and lots of practical tips, "Trekking the Globe with mostly Gentle Footsteps" is a fine read and a top pick for anyone plotting their own international journey.

Walk-a-bout!
Wow!I am dusting off my backpack as I write!Although not quite a baby-zoomer, I have been re-energized with aspirations of world travel!A longtime dream of Tibet and Nepal seems closer than ever, after reading the masterful, poignant and insightful words of Irene Butler!The Butler's show us that expanding our exposure to different worlds of culture and humanity can truly help us to live, learn, laugh, and love.The book has been a tremendous inspiration, not only to "get off the sofa", but has also helped in my purposeful transition from a modality of often feeling "tourist trapped" to one of "intrepid traveler"!Indeed, the wonderfully descriptive, emotion rich text will propel me to take the road much less traveled in all of our future forays into the world!Kudos to you, Global Trekkers!

Great read!
I really want to compliment Irene Butler on her well-written book. It made me want read page after page to find out about her and her husband Rick's next adventure, or how the current one played out. I don't think I would have taken some of the chances they did...I mean, I always wanted to hop on a train when it's moving away from the station, but not really, you know?It was astonishing to see that they travelled the world for an entire year for less than $40,000. Score one for Rick and his calculator! Cause for both laughter and serious contemplation are trade-marks of a good travel memoir - and Irene has accomplished this duality.

Travel for all ages
When I read Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps, I immediately thought, "This is not just a travel memoir, it's a life manual!" I found the stories told by Irene Butler to be humorous, poignant, hair-raising, inspirational, and enticing. I myself have lived almost 3 years of my life out of a backpack. The backpack has been growing dust for the last ten years, but since I have read Trekking the Globe, my feet have been more than a little itchy to go out and see more of the world. This time with my children! And as this is a new era of awareness, I will also intend to step gently as I explore!

Travel memoir by post-retirement travellers
This journey in words will have retirees rushing to stuff backpacks and lace up hiking boots for their first globe-trotting marathon.

Irene and Rick Butler sold their business and set out to prove they could travel the world spending only what they would spend at home. They succeeded and Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps not only shows readers how they achieved it within their self-imposed $100/day, but the exotic destinations they visited.

While Rick took on the role of finance minister and prepared the budget and 12 month itinerary, Irene devised some rules to live-by on the road. The most important of the five was "We are not here to suffer." They harmonized their talents to make the book memorable - Rick is a keen photographer and Irene is an acclaimed travel writer.

Readers will enjoy every page of their year's adventures following the sun - I felt as if I was travelling with them, so compelling are the stories. Starting in Australia, the Butlers then travelled through China, Tibet, Nepal, and India, which for me was the most interesting section of Trekking the Globe. The clear winner for them was their guided trek to the base camp of Mount Everest. Six European countries followed and they returned home via New York. They chose to travel by train as much as they could, not so much for financial reasons, but as the best way to see the countries and mingle with the people. Clean budget hotels and hostels provided beds and local cafes most of their meals, but they rarely felt uncomfortable or unsafe. Irene shares all their experiences - the good, the bad, and the occasional ugly. The reader feels her joys, disappointments, hilarity, and the sadness of many departures.

Irene vividly describes each destination and includes fascinating historical notes, acute observations of the culture, what to eat and drink, the must-sees, what to avoid, and her life-changing moments. She has organized Trekking the Globe so readers can dip in and out, devour it in one go, or consult it for reference. Rick's images augment the text.

Amid the tantalizing descriptions, humorous anecdotes, and sound advice, the Butlers show that even post-retirement travellers can afford their dream destinations without sacrificing too much comfort and their budget. Recommended.
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