Glaciers: The Art of Travel, the Science of Rescue (How To Rock Climb Series)
by
Falcon Guides
Another winner from Falcon's excellent How To Climb series. Glaciers covers all aspects of safe travel as well as rescues on icy terrain.The authors have a combined 60 years of mountaineering and outdoor education experience. In the alpine environment, the ability to travel safely, and the confidence to perform an efficient rescue in the event of mishap is paramount to a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.Although there are other books on glacier travel and crevasse rescue, none are as clear, complete, and up to date as Glaciers! The Art of Travel, the Science of Rescue.>
Price: $18.95
Features
- A How-to guide on safe travel around and over crevasses and rescue techniques
- Covers all aspects of glacier travel
- Filled with hundreds of illustrations and photos
- Includes equipment, rope rigging, prusiking, snow and ice anchors, belay systems, self-arrests, and many different forms of crevasse rescue and more
Specifications
| Paperback: | 176 pages |
| Publisher: | Globe Piquot Press (Falcon Guides); 1st edition (February, 2001) |
| Product Dimensions: | 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches |
| Authors: | Michael Strong, Eck Doerry, Ryan Ojerio |