AMC's Mountain Skills Manual

AMC's Mountain Skills Manual

Author: Christian A. Bisson

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628420258

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"AMC's Mountain Skills Manual is rooted in the best practices taught in the Appalachian Mountain Club's outdoor leadership training programs. Drawing on that wealth of field-tested knowledge, this book helps hikers and backpackers plan for the best but prepare for the worst"--


Essential Guide to Winter Recreation - Learn the Skills You Need

Essential Guide to Winter Recreation - Learn the Skills You Need

Author: Andrew Vietze

Publisher: AMC Skills

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781628420517

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"This comprehensive guide to winter recreation features practical advice that emphasizes preparation, safety, outdoor stewardship, and fun. For hikers, snowshoers, skiers, backpackers, and anyone else looking for a winter adventure"--


AMC's Best Backpacking in New England

AMC's Best Backpacking in New England

Author: Matt Heid

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934028902

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"This guide covers thirty-seven multiday backpacking trips in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Each trip is accompanied by an informational map showing the route, basic topography, facilities (including campsites), and important landmarks. Routes vary from easy one-night adventures to epic journeys such as the 100-Mile Wilderness"--


Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 10th Edition

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 10th Edition

Author: Mountaineers Books

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2024-09-01

Total Pages: 1261

ISBN-13: 1680516086

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"The definitive guide to mountains and climbing." --Conrad Anker More than 800,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1960, and translated into 12 languages Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices Researched and written by a team of expert climbers, guides, and instructors Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the most significant guidebook ever published. Born from the handwritten climbing tips of early volunteers of the Seattle-based Mountaineers organization, this fundamental how-to manual has inspired emerging climbers around the globe across nine editions for more than six decades. Mountaineers Books is proud to present the 10th edition of this master guide, commonly referred to as "Freedom." From planning a weekend backpacking trip to navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, from tying knots and hitches to essential belaying and rappelling techniques, from setting up camp in the wilderness to summiting glaciated peaks--this comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers covers it all.


AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership

AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership

Author: Alex Kosseff

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934028414

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Comprehensive, Readable, and Packed with Practical advice, AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, 2nd edition, is a must-read for anyone committed to becoming an effective outdoor leader, guide, or educator, including camp, scouting, and outdoor club leaders. This completely revised and updated guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club details the critical skills and concepts every professional or volunteer outdoor leader needs to know. Through easy-to-remember leadership models, case studies, and his own extensive leadership experience, author Alex Kosseff explores such topics as effective decision-making, group dynamics and communication, self-awareness and evaluation, backcountry ethics, and more. Also included are a new chapter on techniques for leading and motivating youth and expanded coverage of risk and crisis management. --


Essential Guide to Winter Recreation

Essential Guide to Winter Recreation

Author: Andrew Vietze

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781628420524

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"This comprehensive guide to winter recreation features practical advice that emphasizes preparation, safety, outdoor stewardship, and fun. For hikers, snowshoers, skiers, backpackers, and anyone else looking for a winter adventure"--


The Mountain Skills Training Handbook

The Mountain Skills Training Handbook

Author: Pete Hill

Publisher: David & Charles Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781446300978

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This is a complete guide to all aspects of climbing and mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors and amateur climbers alike. It is extensively revised and updated with the latest safety guidance, techniques and equipment designs. It includes practical instruction and clear diagrams and photographs that cover all of the techniques, equipment and skills for safe and enjoyable climbing all year round. It is written by two of the UK's foremost mountaineering experts.