Rucksack Guide - Alpinism

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Rucksack Guide - Alpinism

Walking, hiking, trekking Climbing and mountaineering Travel guides: adventure holidays

Author: Alun Richardson

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Language: English

Published by: A&C Black

Published on: 7th March 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 144 pages

ISBN: 9781408126004


Rucksack Guide - Alpinism is your essential handbook
when on the mountain. It offers concise guidance and support for
whatever situations you might find yourself in, including:

technical skills

tips and reminders on the key techniques

the Alpine environment

dealing with hazards, altitude and avalanches

navigation

various techniques to help in a range of weather conditions

safety

essential procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, your party and others on the mountain

emergencies

guidance on what to do in extreme situations.

The book is colour-coded for easy reference and all information is
presented in lists and tables, making it simple to understand in
testing conditions.

The Rucksack Guide series is adapted from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers, the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.

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