Safety on Mountains : Clothing, Equipment, Navigation, Hazards, Camping, Environment, Emergencies

For new and experienced hill walkers alike, this comprehensive guide is packed with essential advice for safely enjoying the mountains. Whether you're planning a short summer walk or a challenging multi-day winter expedition, it highlights all the key skills and techniques you need to know.

Topics covered include clothing and equipment selection, identifying and managing hazards, understanding mountain weather, navigation skills, winter walking techniques (including axe and crampon use), camping in the hills, access and conservation, plus emergency procedures and first aid.

Published by the British Mountaineering Council and in print for over thirty years, this concise new edition offers excellent value and is packed with up-to-date information, making it the perfect hill walker's handbook.