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Author: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Publisher: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Published: 2023-11-15
Total Pages: 309
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis manual was developed to support the ACMG’s Training and Assessment Program (TAP) courses in the ski guiding stream, and as a reference for ACMG-certified guides.
Author: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Publisher: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Published: 2023-06-01
Total Pages: 324
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis manual was developed to support the ACMG’s Training and Assessment Program (TAP) courses in the hiking and mountain guiding streams, and as a reference for ACMG-certified guides.
Author: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Publisher: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
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Total Pages: 285
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe profession of guiding in North America has a long and distinguished history that dates back more than one hundred years. In that time, a great number of guides from around the world, including Canada, have used and revised traditional techniques and developed skills specifically suited to local areas. Today’s guiding industry is based on this groundwork and continues to evolve at a significant pace. This manual defines technical guidelines for professional guides who are trained and certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG); however, no one person or organization can lay claim to the techniques included here.
Author: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Publisher: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Published: 2016-01-31
Total Pages: 101
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis manual was developed to support the ACMG Climbing Gym Instructor (CGI) program, and as a reference for certified Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) instructors and guides in the climbing gym industry. As such, it is assumed that this manual is utilized by students with a significant amount of recreational climbing gym experience enrolled in the ACMG's CGI course, or certified climbing instructors.
Author: Rob Coppolillo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-11-01
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 1493043439
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis updated, expert ski guide provides top-of-the-line insight for backcountry/off-piste skiiers and guides. The Ski Guide Manual presents wisdom earned through decades of experience guiding and. The result is a successful system of travel and risk management in the winter environment. The collective work of thousands of mountain guides have proven how to have the most fun and find the best snow, all which reducing risk of avalanche, cold, crevasses, and optimize group dynamics.
Author: American Mountain Guides Association
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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 330
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoint publication of the two associations. Topics include professionalism, mountain sense, client care, terrain assessment, risk management, technical systems, application for guides, instructional techniques.
Author: K. Ross Cloutier
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 142
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Robert W. Sandford
Publisher: Canmore, Alta. : Alpine Club of Canada
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 38
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rod Young
Publisher: Rod Young
Published: 2019-04-11
Total Pages: 95
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Sidecar Technical Guide is for the sidecar builder and fitter. It contains a full sidecar setup section as well as full technical details on how to design and build your own sidecar along with subframe design and construction with plans and diagrams. Trail reduction with leading link forks and other front ends are discussed in detail. Everything about sidecar construction you need to build or modify your own outfit. Full details on sidecar electrics are included with wiring details along with the use of relays for accessories. The sidecar building book, filled with drawings, diagrams and pictures. . All 95 pages including a complete guide to building your own sidecar, are from the authors own experience as a sidecar company owner for many years.
Author: The Mountaineers
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2017-10-05
Total Pages: 1174
ISBN-13: 1680510053
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .”—Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now it’s even better than ever The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century New edition—fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the text beloved by generations of new climbers—the standard for climbing education around the world where it has been translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprosed of active climbers and climbing educators reviewed every chapter of instruction, and discussed updates with staff from the American Alpine Club (AAC), the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and the Access Fund. They also worked with professional members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), to review their work and ensure that the updated textbook includes the most current best practices for both alpine and rock climbing instruction. From gear selection to belay and repel techniques, from glacier travel to rope work, to safety, safety, and more safety—there is no more comprehensive and thoroughly vetted training manual for climbing than the standard set by Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition. Significant updates to this edition include: • New alignment with AAC’s nationwide universal belay standard • Expanded and more detailed avalanche safety info, including how to better understand avalanches, evaluate hazards, travel safely in avy terrain, and locate and rescue a fellow climber in an avalanche • Newly revamped chapters on clothing and camping • All-new illustrations reflecting the latest gear and techniques—created by artist John McMullen, former art director of Climbing magazine • Review of and contributions to multiple sections by AMGA-certified guides • Fresh approach to the Ten Essentials—now making the iconic list easier to recall
