Pocket Mountain Skills Handbook

Climbing & Mountaineering

Rucksack Guide - Mountain Walking and Trekking

by Alun Richardson

This essential handbook offers concise guidance and support for whatever situations you might find yourself in on the mountain, covering technical skills with tips and reminders on key techniques, weather interpretation from reading weather maps to dealing with thunderstorms, navigation using various techniques including compass work and map setting, safety procedures to ensure the wellbeing of yourself, your party and others on the mountain, and emergency guidance for extreme situations. The book is colour-coded for easy reference, with all information presented in lists and tables, making it simple to understand even in testing conditions. The Rucksack Guide series is taken from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers - the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.

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