Books we love!

I got my very own copy of ST's "Catching the Light" for Christmas - really cool. I had seen it online before and getting the paper copy was no dissapointment. Shots of the wildlife are among the best I've seen and the vulture shots are definitely the best I have seen so far. I also enjoy the double spreads and colours throughout the book. Not just good photography but some really good photographic art in there too. A feast for the eyes.

On mountain books in general I highly recommend "Mountaineering - The Freedom of the Hills". It is THE most comprehensive reference book on mountaineering that I have ever seen, covering everything relating to the sport: hiking, rock climbing, alpine climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, glacier crossings, gear, ethics, planning, geology, weather - the list goes on. Has tonnes of illustrations, considerable detail, and is compiled and edited by a team of leading mountaineers, and periodically updated. I've just been graciously upgraded to the latest, 8th edition. I spend a lot of time reading and re-reading it. If you are serious about what you do in the mountains, and especially if you trad and alpine climb, do yourself a favour and get yourself a copy.