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Mountaineering: The Essential Skills for Mountain Walkers and Climbers

Mountaineering: The Essential Skills for Mountain Walkers and Climbers

by Alun Richardson (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $9.24
Synopsis

Mountaineering is aimed at anyone interested in outdoor pursuits on hills and mountains - including hill walkers, climbers mountaineers and members of adventure expeditions. The book contains step-by-step guidance to every skill that you need in order to be safe on the mountain, including: navigation weather rock climbing Via Ferrata big wall climbing winter climbing Alpine climbing snow shoeing ski mountaineering. Each skill is clearly explained and supported with illustrations and stunning 'on location' photography. It will cover skills and techniques of all levels of activity, making it suitable for beginners and experienced climbers.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 368
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 22 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 0713686928
ISBN 13: 9780713686920
Book Overview: Written by a leading climber and guide - one of the most experienced in the business Step-by-step approach to developing skills, from basics to advanced Stunning photography - both scenic shots of the world's most impressive ranges and technical 'how to' shots taken on location Published at same time as Rucksack Guides providing strong promotional angle

Media Reviews
' The perfect tool for the aspiring novice or seasoned mountaineer ' www.sport-magazine.co.uk (November 2008) A tour de force, a veritabel encyclopedia of mountain knowledge... Passing on hard won experience is not easily done in print but Alun manages this very well mountain leader training board (Spring 09)
Author Bio
Alun Richardson is an International Mountain Guide - the highest qualification for worldwide climbing, mountaineering and exploration. He is an experienced guide and tutor and regularly teaches at the National Mountaineering Centres, and internationally. He is also secretary of the British Mountain Guides Association.