| Climbing: Expedition Planning Contributor(s): Soles, Clyde (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898867703 ISBN-13: 9780898867701 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2003 Annotation: Howing how to plan, organize, and lead adventure expeditions, this guide is anew entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. 60 photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Mountaineering |
| Dewey: 796.522 |
| LCCN: 2003009366 |
| Series: Mountaineers Outdoor Expert |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.88" W x 8.48" (0.98 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition * Addresses both large and small expedition groups * Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist Climbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. It provides comprehensive information on all the elements of an expedition you need to consider including gear, medicine, food, permits, visas, length and timing of expedition, transportation, rescue options, porters and guides, and expedition style types. |
Contributor Bio(s): Soles, Clyde: - CLYDE SOLES is a writer-climber with varied experience in the field. He has summitted 8000-meter peaks and has written for magazines and authored several books, including The Outdoor Knots Book, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance, and Climbing: Expedition Planning, all published by The Mountaineers Books. For more information about Clyde, visit his web site at ClideSoles.com. |