Jordan
- Walks, treks, Caves, Climbs & Canyons is Di Taylor & Tony Howard’s Cicerone guide to the outdoor possibilities in one of the Middle East’s most remote landscapes. The guide describes a variety of walks, treks, caves, climbs & canyons base around Pella, Ajloun, the Dead Sea Hills, Dana, Petra & Wadi Rum. Many of the routes that the authors describe were unknown prior to the first edition of this guide & this edition features new climbing areas & other unexplored regions for those wanting to make their own discoveries. The guide is organized into 7 main sections that explore the outdoor possibilities
- North Jordan, the Dead Sea Hills, the Dana area, Wadi Rum & the Aqaba Mountains, Caving in Jordan & Climbing in Jordan. Walking, trekking, caving & climbing are all separately described for ease of reference. There are 150 routes described in total
- half to one-day walks & multi-day treks, including 30 canyon routes & 5 climbing areas. The authors also explore Jordan’s newly created nature reserves. A detailed introduction provides practical advice on language & accommodation, food & drink, clothing & equipment, mountain biking & relevant maps. There is also an extensive survey of environmental & cultural awareness, wildlife in Jordan & the lie of the l&, including geological notes. Each route begins with a detailed colour sketch diagram mapping the route ahead in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of this ancient l&.