5023-415 Mountaineering Essential Skills for Hikers/Climber

An essential reference with hiking and trekking basics: packing your backpack, interpreting maps, and the precautions necessary to stay safe. Covers rock climbing, winter mountaineering, alpinism, ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, and expeditioning to remote parts of the globe. This book is helpful for anyone venturing into the mountains, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned mountaineer.