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PublisherCicerone Press

ISBN-101852842547

ISBN-139781852842543

eBay Product ID (ePID)1936415

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Edition4

Book TitleTreks and Climbs in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Number of Pages238 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWalking, Special Interest / Adventure, Hiking

Publication Year2010

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorTony Howard

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight7.6 Oz

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Number of Volumes30 vols.

Table Of ContentRoutesJebel Rum MassifJebel Um Ishrin MassifBarrah Canyon AreaMassif of Khush Khashah and KhazaliBurdah & the Domes of Abu KhsheibahOutlying Areas, North of RumOutlying Areas, South of RumPetra 2005 UpdateJordanian visasMedical AdviceTravel to JordanAccommodation in Wadi RumFoodCommunicationsUseful contactsCurrent information on Wadi RumTransport to and in RumHire of vehicle & driver or camelsMountain Guides in Wadi RumMountain Guide FeesClimbing & environmental concernsThe rock, route times and gradesRescueA Rum storyThe Earthquake! New Routes (1993 to 1995)Jebel Rum MassifJebel Um Ishrin MassifBarrah Canyon areaKhazali, Burdah and all Southern Areas IndexesGraded Route list, by areasGraded Short Climbs, by areasIndex of RoutesIndex of Main Summits and CanyonsGlossary of Climbing TermsZoning, Safety and Environmental and Guidelines for Climbers and Trekkers in the Rum Protected AreaRum Protected Area zoning map

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

SynopsisWadi Rum is tucked away in the south of Jordan, close to the Red Sea port of Aqaba, remote and splendid in both landscape and culture, yet only a five-hour flight and a short onward journey from Europe.It was brought to the world's attention by Lawrence of Arabia, and the subsequent film of that name was responsible for the author's visit with a team of climbing friends in 1984. Thus began the exploration of Wadi Rum for rock climbing and trekking, with the approval and encouragement of the local Bedouin who have lived and climbed in this desert and mountain region for generations.The first edition of this guide published in 1987 contained about 140 routes. Since then the number of climbs has doubled. Here are detailed descriptions and 'topos' of all the known routes to date, from short walks, camel treks and 4-WD journeys through to sports climbs and major 'big walls' of the highest technical difficulty.Additionally the author gives information on sites of antiquity, flora and fauna and life with the Bedouin., Wadi Rum is tucked away in the south of Jordan, close tothe Red Sea port of Aqaba, remote and splendid in bothlandscape and culture, yet only a five-hour flight and ashort onward journey from Europe. The first edition ofthis guide, published in 1987, contained about 140routes. Since then the number of climbs has doubled. Hereare detailed descriptions and 'topos' of all the knownroutes to date, from short walks, camel treks and 4WDjourneys through to sports climbs and major 'big walls'of the highest technical difficulty. Additionally, theauthor gives information on sites of antiquity, flora andfauna and life with the Bedouin. It is their roguishhumour and warm hospitality as much as the magnificenceof these deserts and mountains that make a visit to Rum aunique experience. This book tells you everything youneed to know., Wadi Rum is tucked away in the south of Jordan, close tothe Red Sea port of Aqaba, remote and splendid in bothlandscape and culture, yet only a five-hour flight and ashort onward journey from Europe. The first edition ofthis guide, published in 1987, contained about 140routes. Since then the number of climbs has doubled. Hereare ......