| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xi, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
A beginner's guide to mountain climbing introducing proper walking techniques, equipment, and survival tactics. |
| Contents |
How to walk -- Boots -- Mountain clothing -- Pack -- Sleeping bags -- Tents -- Cooking equipment -- Food -- Mountain climbing equipment -- Miscellaneous items -- Party organization and leadership for safety -- First big climb -- Maps and how to use them -- Route finding -- Mountain climate and weather -- High-altitude effects and problems -- Rock climbing -- How to climb on ice and snow -- Mountain rescues, emergencies, first aid -- Other mountain activities -- Knots for mountain climbers -- Check lists -- Index. |
| Subject |
Mountaineering -- Juvenile literature.
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Mountaineering.
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| Added Author |
Jones, Griffith, 1956-
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| ISBN |
0385114281. |
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038511429X (library binding) |
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