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The Mountain Skills Training Handbook is written by two of the world's most active instructors and mountaineers and delivers an interactive learning style that enables any readers to master the tricks and techniques of mountain climbing and survival.
The Mountain Skills Training Handbook is written by two of the world's most active instructors and mountaineers and delivers an interactive learning style that enables any readers to master the tricks and techniques of mountain climbing and survival.
It will become invaluable for both instructors and enthusiasts. The techniques and methods described and illustrated come from the authors' own experiences of delivering quality instruction at the highest level. They also study and discuss the good climbing skills practiced by a broad range of other active top-level mountain climbers.
* Written by two of the world's most active instructors and mountaineers
* Complete guide to all mountaineering techniques in handy durable and portable format
* Endorsed by the Association of Mountaineering Instructors
About the Author
Pete Hill (MIC, FRGS) is an associate instructor with Scotland's National Mountain Training Centre, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Chairman of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. Stuart Johnston (MIC), has been a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors since 1992. Stuart's expertise embraces all aspects of mountaineering, including mountain rescue. He lives in Perth, Scotland. They have both climbed extensively throughout the UK, Europe, and the Himalayas.
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In this chapter we highlight important aspects of mountain weather for people who use the mountains for recreational purposes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
abseil loop, counterbalance abseil, stuck climber, screwgate karabiner, abseil device, rucksack contents, rigging loop, chest coils, indirect belay, bivi bag, dead rope, prussik loop, abseil rope, isolation loop, belay device, ice bollard, short roping, belay loop, slash steps, belay plate, slippery hitch, self belay, stance management, uphill hand, live rope Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Belay Methods, Gear Lists, Avalanche Awareness, Improvised Rescue Techniques, Winter Considerations, Crampon-and-Boot Compatibility Table, Weather Report Sources, Single-pitch Climbing Sessions New!
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In this chapter we highlight important aspects of mountain weather for people who use the mountains for recreational purposes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
abseil loop, counterbalance abseil, stuck climber, screwgate karabiner, abseil device, rucksack contents, rigging loop, chest coils, indirect belay, bivi bag, dead rope, prussik loop, abseil rope, isolation loop, belay device, ice bollard, short roping, belay loop, slash steps, belay plate, slippery hitch, self belay, stance management, uphill hand, live rope Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Belay Methods, Gear Lists, Avalanche Awareness, Improvised Rescue Techniques, Winter Considerations, Crampon-and-Boot Compatibility Table, Weather Report Sources, Single-pitch Climbing Sessions New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Mountain Skills Training Handbook by Pete Hill in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Rock Climbing for Instructors by Alun Richardson in Back Matter
- Sports, Exercise, and Fitness: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) by Mary Beth Allen on page 215
- The Mountain Skills Training Handbook by Pete Hill in Front Matter
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