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A comprehensive guide to mountaineering which many will find useful, from beginners to the sport, to those who are more accomplished. Although some of the equipment may be out of date, as this was published in the early 1900s, the advice concerning climbing techniques and safety precautions will still be relevant today. This guide is accompanied by detailed diagrams and photographs. Contents Include: Equipment Rock-Climbing: Preliminaries The Details of Rock Work Rock Climbing: The Descent Snow and Ice Snow Technique Ice Technique Glaciers Mountaineering in Winter Conditions in Winter Composition of the Party Route-Finding Weather Alpine Photography Training Food The Dangers of Mountaineering Tactics on Avalanche Ground Notes on Food Values
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- PublisherHesperides Pr
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1406796611
- ISBN 13 9781406796612
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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