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12%OFFBruce Goodlad - Alpine Mountaineering: Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists - 9781906095307 - V9781906095307
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Alpine Mountaineering: Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists

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Description for Alpine Mountaineering: Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists Paperback. Offers an introduction to Alpine mountaineering. Suitable for those who are planning their first trip to the Alps, this book includes chapters such as: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Protecting Yourself; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Planning an Alpine Trip; and, Glacier Travel. Num Pages: 264 pages, colour maps & photos. BIC Classification: 1DFHA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 239 x 13. Weight in Grams: 566. Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists. 264 pages, colour maps & photos. Offers an introduction to Alpine mountaineering. Suitable for those who are planning their first trip to the Alps, this book includes chapters such as: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Protecting Yourself; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Planning an Alpine Trip; and, Glacier Travel. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFHA; WSZG. Dimension: 171 x 239 x 13. Weight: 568.
This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned Alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth of experience. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Pesda
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Bangor, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906095307
SKU
V9781906095307
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Ref
99-3

About Bruce Goodlad
Born in Ayrshire with both parents employed as teachers, Bruce spent most of his childhood in the outdoors. He is quoted by his father as asking, at a young age, "Dad, why do we have to climb every mountain?" He's been climbing mountains ever since! After studying geography at Glasgow University, Bruce spent a year at Glenmore Lodge (the national ... Read more

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