Climbing: Expedition Planning (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series) (Paperback)

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Review

"Alpine Climbing is yet another installment in the excellent Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series of instructional mountaineering skill books…" -- —Ranger (The Journal of the Association of Park Rangers)

Expedition Planning is a helpful guide that takes you through all the steps to getting your expedition off the ground. -- Ed Viesturs

[O]ffers tips that will come in handy for winter camping, skiing, or snowshoeing, or just packing for the mountain. -- Boise Idaho Statesman

Product Description

A guide for planning, organizing, and leading expeditions--whether your team is large or small, whether you're bound for Mount Everest or Mount Whitney.

Includes:
Planning a timeline, building a team, handling expedition finances
Selecting gear, organizing and packing supplies, base camp and mountain logistics
Dealing with visas, permits, travel, porters, and more
Loaded with practical examples and anecdotes
Handy worksheets including an expedition application, medical form, menu planning form, diet questionnaire, and comprehensive gear checklist

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Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 1st edition (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898867703
• ISBN-13: 978-0898867701
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #558,096 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Erebus to Everest, this is your book!, December 11, 2003

By A Customer

At first glance, this appears to be a how-to manual for expeditions to Himalayan peaks. It is that -- you could climb any of the 8,000 meter peaks with the information presented here -- but it's really much more. This is a guide for planning and executing literally any type of expedition: from kayaking in Chile, to big wall climbing in Greenland. There are so many tips, ticks and hints here that it will save you much time and grief. Much of this information hasn't been presented anywhere else that I've seen...wish I'd read it before my last trip. This would be a good book for anyone thinking about joining an expedition and essential if you are planning one!