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Mountains

Sporting in the most beautiful mountain regions in Europe
By Jurgen Groenwals
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Mountains by Jurgen Groenwals delves into the thrilling world of competitive mountain climbing. It explores the physical and mental challenges climbers face as they tackle extreme terrains. The story intertwines personal journeys of determination and resilience, highlighting the team dynamics crucial for survival in the most treacherous conditions.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for high-altitude adventures and a love for the mountains. It delves into the thrills and challenges of mountain sports, offering captivating insights and stories that will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers.

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Mountains guides you through the rich array of mountain sports, and in the meantime lets you discover the 20 most beautiful - known and less known - mountain villages and valleys in Europe.

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The mountains have always fascinated people. When you think of a mountain vacation, you immediately envision hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, climbing, and countless other activities that can be enjoyed while overlooking magnificent mountain scenery. Jurgen Groenwals, editor-in-chief of 100%Snow and 100%Trails, guides you through the rich array of mountain sports and introduces you to the twenty most beautiful, both known and lesser-known, mountain villages and valleys in Europe.

Mountains is authored by Jurgen Groenwals, who is not only an editor-in-chief of prominent mountain magazines but also a born storyteller, avid mountain sportsman, and tester of sports equipment for several top brands.

Selling Points:

  • Experience all mountain sports from the front line.
  • Travel to the most beautiful mountain resorts.
  • Features spectacular images.
  • Perfect for die-hard winter sports enthusiasts, quiet mountain hikers, and anyone who seeks new challenges—in short, for anyone who has lost their heart to the mountains.

The book includes 180 colour and 20 black and white illustrations, making it a visual delight as well as an informative guide for all mountain lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789401492027

Publisher: Lannoo Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2023

Country: Belgium

Imprint: Lannoo Publishers

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white; 180 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 1354g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Jurgen Groenwals Non-Fiction Science & Nature Sports

About the Author

Jurgen Groenwals is editor-in-chief of the mountain magazines 100%Snow and 100%Trails, born storyteller, avid mountain sportsman and tester of sports equipment for several top brands.

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