Political map of the world from Kümmerly+ Frey, size 140 x 99cm (55” x 39” approx) – on magnetic board, with countries in pleasant pastel colours against light blue seas, a presentation which will appeal to anyone who prefers gentler shades. Subtle relief shading with plenty of names of topographic features provides physical information. The map has English language place names throughout; countries, cities & all other features. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Principal road connections are shown, with main railway lines particularly easy to see against the background colouring. On oceans the map shows the extent of the ice shelf in the Polar Regions & main shipping lanes. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides for better presentation of that region. Projection is van der Grinten. PLEASE NOTE: Kümmerly+ Frey’s political maps of the world are published in two sizes (140x 99cm /55 x 39” approx or 190x 112cm / 75”x 44 approx), available on paper, encapsulated & on pin board or magnetic board – PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK TO SEE ALL THE OPTIONS. These magnetic board maps are produced on dem&. Please get in touch with us for more information. ...

Political map of the world from Kümmerly+ Frey, size 140 x 85cm / (55” x 33.5” approx) – on magnetic board, with countries in pleasant pastel colours against light blue seas, a presentation which will appeal to anyone who prefers gentler shades. Subtle relief shading with plenty of names of topographic features provides physical information. The map has English language place names throughout; countries, cities & all other features. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Principal road connections are shown, with main railway lines particularly easy to see against the background colouring. On oceans the map shows the extent of the ice shelf in the Polar Regions & main shipping lanes. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides for better presentation of that region. Projection is van der Grinten. PLEASE NOTE: Kümmerly+ Frey’s political maps of the world are published in two sizes (140x 99cm /55 x 39” approx or 190x 112cm / 75”x 44 approx), available on paper, encapsulated & on pin board or magnetic board – PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK TO SEE ALL THE OPTIONS. These magnetic board maps are produced on dem&. Please get in touch with us for more information. ...

Political map of the world from Kümmerly+ Frey, size 140 x 99cm (55” x 39” approx) – on pin board, with countries in pleasant pastel colours against light blue seas, a presentation which will appeal to anyone who prefers gentler shades. Subtle relief shading with plenty of names of topographic features provides physical information. The map has English language place names throughout; countries, cities & all other features. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Principal road connections are shown, with main railway lines particularly easy to see against the background colouring. On oceans the map shows the extent of the ice shelf in the Polar Regions & main shipping lanes. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides for better presentation of that region. Projection is van der Grinten. PLEASE NOTE: Kümmerly+ Frey’s political maps of the world are published in two sizes (140x 99cm /55 x 39” approx or 190x 112cm / 75”x 44 approx), available on paper, encapsulated & on pin board or magnetic board – PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK TO SEE ALL THE OPTIONS. ...

Political map of the world from Kümmerly+ Frey, size 140 x 85cm / (55” x 33.5” approx) – on pin board, with countries in pleasant pastel colours against light blue seas, a presentation which will appeal to anyone who prefers gentler shades. Subtle relief shading with plenty of names of topographic features provides physical information. The map has English language place names throughout; countries, cities & all other features. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Principal road connections are shown, with main railway lines particularly easy to see against the background colouring. On oceans the map shows the extent of the ice shelf in the Polar Regions & main shipping lanes. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides for better presentation of that region. Projection is van der Grinten. PLEASE NOTE: Kümmerly+ Frey’s political maps of the world are published in two sizes (140x 99cm /55 x 39” approx or 190x 112cm / 75”x 44 approx), available on paper, encapsulated & on pin board or magnetic board – PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK TO SEE ALL THE OPTIONS. ...

Stunning satellite image of the Karakoram, centred on K2 & the Baltoro Glacier, produced by the Polish Mountaineering Association & annotated with names of peaks & glaciers, numerous spot heights, passes, trekking & approach routes, base camps & seasonal settlements. The image, derived from data gathered by Spot 4 & Landsat 7 in 2001, was published in 2004 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Association & the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of K2.-The map has margin ticks showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 10 ...

When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world`s second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult & dangerous of all-for every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt. K2, The Savage Mountain tells the dramatic story of the 1953 American expedition, led by Charles S. Houston, when a combination of terrible storms & illness stopped the team short of the 28, 251-foot summit. Then on the descent, tragedy struck, & how the climbers made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. K2, The Savage Mountain captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature. ...

Stunning satellite image of the K2 & the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram at 1:80, 000, produced by the Polish Mountaineering Association & annotated with names of peaks, glaciers & passes, numerous spot heights, trekking & approach routes, base camps & seasonal settlements. Centered on the peak of K2, coverage extends from the Sughet Jangal (‘ Yinhongtan – Chinese Base Camp) southwards to just beyond the peak of Masherbrum, & west
- east from the Dumordo River to beyond the Gasherbrum group of peaks. The overprint distinguishes between mule paths, easy or moderate glacier trails, & alpine routes. Peak heights indicate the sources from which they were taken. The map has margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 10’. All the text is in English & a glossary of main terms used in local names is also provided. The image, derived from data gathered by Spot 4 & Landsat 7 in 2001, was originally published in 2004 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Association & the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of K2, & is now available in a new 2nd edition, updated & revised in 2013. This title is also available as a wall map.
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A wall map with a stunning satellite image of the K2 & the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram at 1:80, 000, size 99 x 68cm ...

After an incident-packed 1938 attempt, an American team made another bid to climb the world's second highest peak the following year. The expedition was led by the mercurial Austrian emigre Fritz Wiessner. With the more experienced climbers recovering after the events of 1938, Wiessner was forced to take a weaker team that included a number of rich but inexperienced climber/adventurers. The problem was compounded by a personality clash between the leader & the second most experienced climber, Jack Durrance. The attempt reached a dramatic climax when Wiessner, returning from a final solo summit bid was forced to leave the stricken Dudley Wolfe in a high camp, descending to get assistance & supplies, only to find the lower camps had been emptied of all food & equipment. When a rescue attempt was finally mounted three leading Sherpas perished & Wolfe was found dead. The subsequent recriminations between Wiessner & Durrance have soured American climbing circles for over 50 years. With the help of the only-recently-available Durrance diaries, Putnam & Kauffman have made a re-examination of the decisions & actions that led to tragedy. ...

About the series: Maps designed specifically for the trekker, presenting the topography by line drawings of mountain ridges, with main peaks & passes shown with their height above sea level. The maps also show rivers & settlements & clearly indicate trekking routes. On the reverse are descriptions of suggested routes & other information about the area. ...