The Call of the Mountains
Inspirations from a journey of 1,000 miles across Scotland’s peaks
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About the Book:
An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland’s mountains.
In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life.
Landsberg’s adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland’s mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock!
Reviews:
This book quickly drew me in. These journeys are precisely depicted through the author's perceptive eye for detail and his obvious passion for the outdoors. STEVEN FALLON, mountain guide and record-holder for completing all the Munros 15 times
Scotland has inspired legions of explorers and adventurers; this book will show you why. A wonderful journey through landscape, culture and obsession. MYLES FARNBANK, Director, Wilderness Scotland
Max Landsberg’s description of Rannoch Moor is one of the best I’ve found so far.... The Scotsman, November 2013
An interesting and worthwhile addition to the literature of the Munros and a book worth reading by anyone with an interest in the hills and hillwalking... CHRIS TOWNSEND
...how a novice hillwalker develops into an experienced Munroist. Along the way his passion for the hills shines through his writing. TGO magazine, January 2104
There’s no shortage of Munro books but (Max's book) brings something different ... and it works rather well. Scotland Outdoors, January 2014
This is a wonderful book that should be read, and will then probably be re-read, by just about anyone with any interest in Scotland's mountains. At one level "The Call of the Mountains" by Max Landsberg is a "how I compleated my round of Munros" book, albeit a particularly well written one. But there is so much more here too…. Undiscovered Scotland November 2013
…a must read book for all those with an appreciation of adventure and the great scenery of the North. NORMAN MACLEAN, Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences, and author of Silent Summer
Distinctive…much of the insight and information that new or would-be baggers need. ANDY HOWELL, trekking and backpacking blog-master
About the Author:
MAX LANDSBERG is a former partner at McKinsey & Company and consultant at Heidrick & Struggles, he now works as a leadership consultant and is the author of The Tao of Coaching and Tools of Leadership, both classics in the field of self-help for professionals. He is also an enthusiastic hiker, mountaineer and adventurer, and has trekked across ranges mountain ranges worldwide, including the Himalayas. He completed his round of the Munros in 2012.