{"product_id":"9788413565583","title":"COURSES AND MARCHES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRACES AND MARCHES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting journey through the history of mountain competition in Catalonia, from its origins to the present day. The work, winner of the 24th Vèrtex Prize, explains how the first hiking races were born at the beginning of the 20th century and how, over time, regularity marches, resistance walks, and high mountain rallies emerged. An essential book for lovers of hiking, sports history, and mountain culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explains the history of mountain competition in Catalonia, from its beginnings to current competitions. It all starts in 1909, with the inauguration of the Ulldeter chalet, where the first competitive activity organized by hiking associations was held. At that time, a few participants, with rudimentary equipment, achieved very good times. Later, in 1927, the Rafael Casanova Hiking Center organized the first edition of a regularity march, a modality that dominated the Catalan competitive landscape until the nineties of the 20th century. The work also reviews the evolution of competition after the Civil War and how new disciplines began to emerge, such as resistance walks, high mountain rallies, and the races that have given rise to today's competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of competitive hiking in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and evolution of regularity marches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMountain competitions after the Civil War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmergence of resistance walks, high mountain rallies, and modern races.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of hiking associations in the promotion of competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for hikers, trail runners, sports historians, and anyone interested in mountain culture and competition in Catalonia. It is also ideal for those who want to know the roots of the races and marches that have shaped the country's sporting tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and documented vision of mountain competition in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context on the evolution of races and marches from 1909 to the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge about the role of hiking associations in the creation of competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on how disciplines, equipment, and participants have changed over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIVES TEIXIDO, JOAN M.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPORTS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, HIKING AND TREKKING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANNAPURNA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that won the 24th Vèrtex Prize, offering rigorous and engaging research on mountain competition in Catalonia. The book is a valuable tool for understanding the evolution of races and marches, from their origins to current disciplines. It is especially interesting for those who want to delve into the history of competitive hiking and discover how hiking associations promoted a sporting legacy that lasts to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405224501595,"sku":"9788413565583","price":18.11,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356558.jpg?v=1781826215","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413565583","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}