num_pages: 288
description: Whether youre an experienced mountaineer a hardened climber or about to embark on your first expedition nothing is more critical than anticipating understanding and preparing for the adversities and accomplishments that await you and your team. In Training and Preparation Carlton Cooke Dave Bunting and John OHara along with the members of the British Army Everest West Ridge Expedition team and sport and exercise scientists from LeedsMetropolitan University share their insights experiences and expertise on these aspects of  Selecting the right team for each expedition  Physical conditioning and training programs to ensure success  Nutritional strategies for your training and expeditions  Team safety climbing precautions and first aid  Preparing for and surviving in extreme conditions From the technical aspects of a climb to the leadership and teamwork skills so essential to success this comprehensive guide covers all of the essentials for a safe and successful expedition. Training and Preparation is must-read for every mountaineer. Read it before your next expedition.
language: English
title: Mountaineering: Training and Preparation
publisher: Human Kinetics