Mountain and Hiking Handbook
The mountains of the Apennines are made for hiking. What is hiking? It is discovery, an alternative to plain tourism, it is sport. No sporting activity has ever had as many countless facets as hiking. Discovering these facets is already a journey in itself
This practical hiking handbook aims to gather the essential information you need to get ready to go into the wonderful mountains of the Apennines in complete safety. It was put together from the practical experience built up within the Gruppo Escursionistico Aria Sottile. The contents, taken from the website www.ariasottile.net, have been revised, expanded and improved. The reading and the common thread running through the topics have been improved. Tips have been added and the layout refined for quicker reading.
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First aid kit
By Elena Cardellicchio Published: 05/06/2012
But what should a good first aid kit contain? There is no simple answer. Obviously we may have different needs depending on whether we are about to set off on a one-day hike or are…
How do you choose an ice axe?
By Redazione Published: 30/05/2012
The ice axe is the mountaineer's tool par excellence. Almost more a symbol than a real piece of equipment. Like boots, the ice axe can never be left behind.The ice axe is the mountaineer's tool…
The ice axe used for hiking
By Redazione Published: 30/05/2012
On snowy ground and during the winter period an ice axe can come in handy, essentially for two reasons. As a point of support “uphill” on snowy traverses and as a safety tool in case…
The ice axe in classic winter mountaineering
By Redazione Published: 30/05/2012
Choosing an ice axe for classic mountaineering is more complicated. There are ice axes for every pocket and every purpose: from the most classic ones with a curved shaft to the most highly technological ones.Winter…
A short vade mecum for nature photography enthusiasts
By Redazione Published: 09/05/2012
For the photographer, nature is the most fascinating, varied subject, the richest in aspects. The main gift for those who want to devote themselves to nature photography is a spirit of observation, the ability to…