The Call of the Mountains

Inspirations from a journey of 1,000 miles across Scotland's peaks

By: Max Landsberg

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Paperback | 10 January 2018

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200 Pages

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23.4 x 15.7 x 1.7

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An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland's mountains.

In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life.

Landsberg's adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland's mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock!

Industry Reviews

'Scotland has inspired legions of explorers and adventurers; this book will show you why. A wonderful journey through landscape, culture and obsession.' --MYLES FARNBANK, Director of Wilderness Scotland

'This book quickly drew me in. These journeys are precisely depicted through the author's perceptive eye for detail and his obvious passion for the outdoors.' --STEVEN FALLON, mountain guide and record-holder for completing all the Munros 15 times

'This is a wonderful book that should be read, and will then probably be re-read, by just about anyone with any interest in Scotland's mountains.' --Undiscovered Scotland

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