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Rucksack Guide - Alpinism

Alun Richardson

Publisher: A&C Black

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Summary

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.
Available since: 03/07/2015.
Print length: 144 pages.

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