VISUAL GUIDE TO MOUNTAINEERING IN SOUTH AMERICA CD ROM

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Your Visual Guide to Mountaineering in South America CD ROM (MSAcd) is the first comprehensive interactive multimedia guide to climbing in South America. While guidebooks provide excellent text based information they are usually limited visually. MSAcd makes full use of multimedia �- photos, video, audio, animation, 3D maps, hyperlinks, as well as text. This gives the user a truer idea of the climb � the terrain type, the line of the climbing route, the crux pitch, the objective dangers, identification of surrounding peaks and a peak's aesthetic beauty � the very thing that often attracts us to a climb in the first place. An interactive guide to climbing 32 of the classic peaks of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, with visual references to 125 other peaks (often including topos). The program makes full use of multimedia to present the user with a truer idea of the climb: the terrain type, the line of the climbing route, the crux pitch, the objective dangers, identification of surrounding peaks and a peak's aesthetic beauty - the very thing that often attracts us to a climb in the first place. It is an excellent tool for those researching or simply contemplating a climbing or mountain trekking trip to South America. For the climber � peak & climbing route identification, terrain type realization, trip planning. Clarify your objectives & size up back-up options! For the guided climber � anticipate the beauty & feel the intrigue of your coming climb months in advance! Learn about other climbs in the region and the rest of South America. For the trekker � information on the approach trek & non-technical �trekking� peaks, fauna & flora photography. See what the mountains you trek around look like up higher! For lovers of mountain photography � beautiful mountain scenery in all its tempers. Each Featured Mountain Area includes: Full screen photos presented in sequence as a visual step by step guide on climbing the normal route of the featured mountain. Sequence of full screen photos displaying important aspects of other routes on a featured mountain & nearby peaks. 3D impression of the main mountain range displaying access routes & peak locations. Map of the area surrounding the featured mountain. Animated climbing routes presented with grades & brief history for easy comparison. Information on transport options, approach, route description & guidebooks. Video footage of climbs & summit panoramas. Featured Mountain Areas Ecuador � Cayambe, COTOPAXI, Illiniza Sur, Chimborazo; Peru � ALPAMAYO, Artesonraju, Pisco, Huascaran Sur, Chopicalqui, Toclaraju; Bolivia � Chaupi Orco, Illampu, Peque�o Alpamayo, HUAYNA POTOSI, Illimani Sur, Sajama; Central Andes � Licancabur, Ojos del Salado, Pissis, Mercedario, ACONCAGUA, Tupungato; Patagonia � Lanin, Tronador, Northern Patagonian Ice Cap (San Valentin), Southern Patagonian Ice Cap (Mariano Moreno), Fitz Roy, TORRES DEL PAINE (Torre Central); Antarctic Peninsula & SOUTH GEORGIA (full traverse), Pilcher Peak, Fran�ais, Scott Peak.Plus photos of 123 other peaks including climbing route & textual information & videos.
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