Heinz Zak is not only a well-known climber, mountaineer, photographer and slackliner, but also an excellent connoisseur of the Karwendel. With his new book "Karwendel", he brings "his" mountains closer to more than just mountain enthusiasts on 280 pages and with lots of pictures and stories.
The Karwendel with its four main ranges is neither the largest nor the highest mountain range, but at over 700 km² it is one of the largest nature reserves in the Alps. It is also relatively undeveloped, which gives the Karwendel a pristine, almost wild atmosphere. And this despite the fact that it can certainly be described as a local recreation area for Munich and Innsbruck residents. In his new illustrated book "Karwendel", which comes in a large format and high-quality presentation, Heinz Zak presents the area between Scharnitz and Pertisau, between Innsbruck and the Bavarian Alps with impressive photos as well as personal impressions and stories. The wide-ranging topics range from historical conditions and work in the Karwendel to its geology, animals and plants and classic mountain sports such as climbing and mountaineering to trend sports such as mountain biking and slacklining. The mostly rather short texts are supplemented by numerous, often large-format images, which are usually loosely assigned to the subject areas. Many great landscape photos are complemented by photos of flora and fauna as well as some historical photos describing the living and working conditions in the Karwendel at the turn of the century. Of course, Heinz Zak also includes action, covering not only kayaking, canyoning and ice climbing, but also ski touring and mountain biking. And of course Heinz Zak also includes climbing and slacklining. There are also some suggestions for hikes, via ferratas etc., although these are not described in the style of a guidebook. Overall, it is not only the pictures that are appealing, but also the entertaining and personal texts, which make the book recommendable not only for lovers of the Karwendel. A book that makes you want to go out!
Conclusion
Basically an illustrated book enhanced with stories. With lots of additional information for hikers, mountaineers and climbers; in fact, for everyone who loves being outdoors! Karwendel
By Heinz Zak
2014 Tyrolia-Verlag Innsbruck - Vienna
280 pages
290 mm x 240 mm
39.95 euros
