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Al Ayoun Jordan – Walks, Treks, Climbs and Caves

Jordan – Walks, treks, Caves, Climbs and Canyons is Di Taylor and 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 and canyons base around Pella, Ajloun, the Dead Sea Hills, Dana, Petra and Wadi Rum. Many of the routes that the authors describe were unknown prior to the first edition of this guide and this edition features new climbing areas and 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 and the Aqaba Mountains, Caving in Jordan and Climbing in Jordan. Walking, trekking, caving and climbing are all separately described for ease of reference. There are 150 routes described in total – half to one-day walks and multi-day treks, including 30 canyon routes and 5 climbing areas. The authors also explore Jordan’™s newly created nature reserves. A detailed introduction provides practical advice on language and accommodation, food and drink, clothing and equipment, mountain biking and relevant maps. There is also an extensive survey of environmental and cultural awareness, wildlife in Jordan and the lie of the land, 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 land.