NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering
Publisher: Stackpole Books
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This new edition has been updated to reflect advances in climbing equipment, technique, and safety. Packed with clear, concise instruction, it covers all the essential skills you need for the mountains: mountain hazards, climbing movement, equipment, safety systems, leading, descending, and glacier travel, plus a dedicated chapter on style and ethics.
Easy-to-read line drawings throughout illustrate key points, including equipment use, roping, and mountaineering knots, making this an invaluable guide for anyone heading into wilderness mountain terrain.