Product Description
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.
Author: Alun Richardson
No of Pages: 144
Page Size: 100 x 160 mm
ISBN 10: 0713686855
ISBN 13: 9780713686852
Publisher: A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd
Published Date: September 2009
Edition: 1st , Sep-2009
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and illus
Weight: 140g
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