Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue | 2nd Edition

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Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue | 2nd Edition

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Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses, and rescuing crevasse victims.

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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.

Technical advice for traveling safely on glaciers and how to perform a rescue should the worst happen
* Sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented
* Large format with photographs showing the techniques discussed

Paperback
144 pages

Series:
Mountaineers Outdoor Expert

Publisher:
The Mountaineers Books

Published:
October 1, 1999

Subjects:
Sports & Recreation
Mountaineering
Outdoor Skills

EAN:
: 9780898866xxx

Physical Dimensions:
6.91" x 8.46"

Shipping Weight:
0.57 lbs.

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