Rucksack Guide - Mountain Walking and Trekking

Rucksack Guide: Mountain Walking and Trekking is your

essential handbook for 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



- weather - from interpreting weather maps to dealing with thunderstorms



- navigation - various techniques including using a compass the setting the map



- 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 taken from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers - the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.