This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you
are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on
your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even
seasoned Alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth of
experience. Everything you need to know is here and none of the
issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped
together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and
techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of
good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style
section the route length is included together with the area, where
to stay, access, map and kit requirements and the full route
descriptions. The chapters are: Going Alpine; About the Alps;
Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Alpine
Movement; Protecting Yourself; Glacier Travel; Speed vs Security;
Navigation; Rescue; Via Ferrata; Planning an Alpine Trip; Am I
Ready?; and, Guidebook.
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