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The Great Outdoors

CATEGORY OUTDOOR BOOK OF THE YEAR

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THE FOX OF GLENCOE Hamish MacInnes

LEGEND in the field of mountaineering, Hamish MacInnes – aka The Fox of Glencoe – pioneered many of Scotland’s most challenging climbs and numerous routes overseas. Tenacious and inventive, chronicles Hamish’s adventures in his wry, elegant style, as well as including contributions from his close friends. “As he passed away recently, this award would be a fitting tribute to the great man,” observed one voter.

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