Rucksack Guide - Alpinism

Rucksack Guide - Alpinism is your essential handbook

when on the mountain. It offers concise guidance and support for

whatever situations you might find yourself in, including:









- technical skills: tips and reminders on the key techniques

- the Alpine environment: dealing with hazards, altitude and avalanches

- navigation: various techniques to help in a range of weather conditions

- safety: essential procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, your party and others on the mountain

- emergencies: guidance on what to do in extreme situations.





The book is colour-coded for easy reference and all information is

presented in lists and tables, making it simple to understand in

testing conditions.





The Rucksack Guide series is adapted from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers, the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.