Wandelgids Trekking in Russia & Central Asia - a traveller's guide | The Mountaineers (9780898863550)

• ISBN / Code:
  9780898863550
• Aantal blz.:
  366
• Uitgever:
  The Mountaineers
• Editie:
  1996
• Soort:
  Wandelgids
• Taal:
  Engels
• Beoordeling:
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Wandelgids Trekking in Russia & Central Asia - a traveller's guide | The Mountaineers

Pamirs - Tian Shan - Caucasus - Krim - Ural- Siberia - Lake Baikal - Russian Far East - Kamchatka

From Library Journal
Maier, a Seattle resident who has spent nearly a decade hiking and climbing in the former Soviet Union and who directs REI Adventures' Soviet operations, has created a guide to trekking and climbing in that part of the world. The book's introduction includes information on trip preparation; Russian culture, food, and currency; health and safety considerations; and a fascinating discussion of the history of mountaineering in Russia. Three major sections cover hiking in western Russia, Turkestan, and Siberia and the Russian Far East. Each section provides information on the natural history and culture of the region and advice on when to go and where to stay. Because of the vast geographical area covered in this trail guide, many of the hikes are not presented in the detail to which American hikers may be accustomed, but this valuable guide fills a void in hiking literature and will be an important addition to serious outdoor adventure and Russian collections.
Pamela Bellows, Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical Coll. Lib., Winsted, Ct.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Pristine mountains, blooming deserts, rolling steppe, wetlands and forests thick with wildlife. . . . This is Russia? Indeed it is, and this is the first book to expertly guide you through its once-forbidden wilderness. Whether you use this guide to hike through Silk Road villages, climb remote peaks, or just take an overnight trip out of the city, these treks are sure to shatter any preconceived notions you had about the former Soviet Union. For the latest wisdom on navigating this land of eleven time zones, dozens of ethnic groupps, and ever-changing bureaucracy, count on Frith Maier's ten years of experience pioneering foreign adventure travel. Includes: - 50 treks and adventures of various skill levels- Indispensible cultural background- Up-to-date information on travel conditions, finding accomodations and food- 61 authoratative maps unavailable anywhere else- How-to-do's on hiring guides and tour companies- Trip planning tips, environmental considerations, health & safety advice- Handy Russian phrases and terms for trekers
The most thorough trekking guides to these regions.

Synopsis:
Recommends maps, equipment, and clothing, and discusses safety, health, transportation, and accommodations.