Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue: Second Edition
Author:   Andy Selters
Publisher:   Mountaineers Books
ISBN:  

9781306449946


Pages:   78
Publication Date:   01 January 2012
Format:   Electronic book text
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $52.67 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue: Second Edition


Add your own review!

Overview

  • Includes expanded and updated information on technical improvements and safety
  • New sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented
  • Larger format with more photographs
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses, and rescuing crevasse victims. Topics covered include: how glaciers form and how crevasses develop; basic principles of glacier travel; route finding; knots and harnesses; holding a fall; rescue techniques, including self-belay and what a victim should do; and glacier skiing and sled hauling. Sidebars feature descriptions of accidents and near-accidents to emphasize the importance of the techniques presented.For more information about the author, visit his web site at www.home.earthlink.net/ wndhorse/Vision%20Quest/.

Full Product Details

Author:   Andy Selters
Publisher:   Mountaineers Books
Imprint:   Mountaineers Books
ISBN:  

9781306449946


ISBN 10:   1306449944
Pages:   78
Publication Date:   01 January 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

JRG25

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now