- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Luath Press Ltd; Anniversary ed of 10th revised ed edition (Nov 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0946487154
- ISBN-13: 978-0946487158
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #42 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > United Kingdom > Guide Books
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A classic of mountain writing and still in demand over ten years after its first publication, this book takes you to the little places of big importance along one mountain-climber's trail. Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan, Stumpy and the Big Yin stalk hill and pub, escaping from gamekeepers, staying awake sleeping in bothies (Scottish mountain cabins). Ideal for nostalgic climbers, this book is by two well-known experts who write in an easy philosophical style. A volume that will interest anyone who likes the outdoors and appreciates communal living in the elements.
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Dave Brown started climbing in 1960, spending much of his formative years in the Trossachs, the Arrochar Alps and Glencoe, where he met some of the great characters of the early climbing scene. He has worked for the Colorado Outward Bound School as a senior instructor and later with the British Columbia Outward School. After escaping the rigours of a working life in Further Education, Dave has set up a small guiding business and earns a modest living from passing his invaluable knowledge of the hills down to new generations.Ian Mitchell started climbing and walking in the Cairngorms in the 1960s. He has an extensive knowledge of the Scottish mountains and has also scaled peaks in Iceland, Norway, the Pyrenees, Morocco and the Austrian Alps. Ian also broke free from a career in Further Education to pursue his dream of writing full-time. He is the successful author of several prize-winning books on the culture and history of walking. In 1998 he won the Outdoor Writers' Guild Award for Excellence for 'Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers' and his books are seen as an attempt to encourage a return to walking.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book that captures a unique moment in Scottish Mountaineering. Funny and witty, it shows the early climbing scene in Scotland as being a reflection and not escape, of wider social issues. Fascinating and informative it will inspire you to take to the hills...in the good old style!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book a number of years ago and it spurred me on to visit the wild places and the high tops as described by our two heroes. The book is written in an informal though highly descriptive manner and mirrors the spirit of all who love these places.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is brilliant! In fact, it's my favourite book in the world (closely followed by Borthwick's 'Always A Little Further'). It is hilarious! The authors have a very entertaining writing style. This book has quite literally lifted me out of severe depression in winter at the times when I haven't been able to get to the mountains.
It has also got me bothy-hunting. I don't stay in many but I do visit and 'keek into' a lot of them. Their descriptions of the various bothies in the Braemar area have enlivened my walks back down the glen after doing the Munros as I've always looked for whichever bothy was mentioned for that area (not that the Braemar glens aren't pretty in themselves). In fact, I've finally managed to track down where 'Corienalarig' bothy near Braemar was - the one which so terrified the 3 ghost-story telling bothiers years ago.
It has also got me bothy-hunting. I don't stay in many but I do visit and 'keek into' a lot of them. Their descriptions of the various bothies in the Braemar area have enlivened my walks back down the glen after doing the Munros as I've always looked for whichever bothy was mentioned for that area (not that the Braemar glens aren't pretty in themselves). In fact, I've finally managed to track down where 'Corienalarig' bothy near Braemar was - the one which so terrified the 3 ghost-story telling bothiers years ago.
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Mountain days and bothy nights
An excellent read , a wonderful selection of stories that will make most people laugh, if your into hillwalking and have a sense of humour this is a must.
Published 24 days ago by Steph
Worth It For the 'Mad-Pony of the Cobbler' Story Alone
Like me you don't need to be a mountaineer to love this book - though I'm sure it must help. I've re-read this book many times over the years and still love it for its enthusiasm,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tully
shear brilliance. Truely capturing
A brilliant novel which will touch every reader
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