{"product_id":"9781911342786","title":"Over the Hills and Far Away: A Life in the Mountains: From Snowdonia to the Himalaya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘The whole trail has been orchestrated to make it possible for each one of us, in different ways, to be “touched” by wilderness’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOver the Hills and Far Away\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of essays that demonstrates \u003cb\u003eRob Collister’s\u003c\/b\u003e thirty-year experience in mountaineering. From solo climbing in the \u003cb\u003e hills of the Carneddau in Wales\u003c\/b\u003e, to small group expeditions to \u003cb\u003eCarn Etchachan, Forbes ridge and Grosshorn\u003c\/b\u003e, Rob Collister can be found in the hills, whether it be running, climbing or skiing, inspired by the words of \u003cb\u003eH.W. Tilman\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHenry David Thoreau\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays tackles the theme of self-sufficient small group expeditions compared to the organised larger-sized ones, as well as displaying the timeless subject of litter disposal in summits by a fresh invasion of the mountains in \u003cb\u003eSnowdonia\u003c\/b\u003e and the conservation of the wilderness by the creation of schools such as Wilderness Leadership School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis sense of adventure is shown through his words and passionate descriptions, climbing out of conditions and finding a challenge in \u003cb\u003eAlpine climbing\u003c\/b\u003e. In \u003ci\u003eOver Hills and Far Away\u003c\/i\u003e we understand the importance of nature and appreciation of it. This book will expand your knowledge of modern world issues and it will leave you hungry for adventure in the hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vertebrate Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181658063088,"sku":"9781911342786","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781911342786_p0.jpg?v=1763630849","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781911342786","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}