Mountaineering
Subtitle: the freedom of the hills
By: edited by Steven M. Cox and Kris Fulsaas.
Contributors: Cox, Steven M., 1951-; Fulsaas, Kris.; Mountaineers (Society)
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Seattle, WA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 575
Subjects: Mountaineering.; Rock climbing.; Snow and ice climbing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 558-563) and index.
Table of contents: title: First steps; title: Clothing and equipment; title: Camping and food; title: Physical conditioning; title: Navigation; title: Wilderness travel; title: Leave no trace; title: Stewardship and access; title: Basic safety system; title: Belaying; title: Rappelling; title: Alpine rock-climbing technique; title: Rock protection; title: Leading on rock; title: Aid climbing; title: Snow travel and climbing; title: Glacier travel and crevasse rescue; title: Alpine ice climbing; title: Waterfall ice and mixed climbing; title: Expedition climbing; title: Leadership; title: Safety; title: First aid; title: Alpine rescue; title: Mountain geology; title: The cycle of snow; title: Mountain weather; title: Appendix A, ratings systems; title: Appendix B, wind chill temperature index.