Description

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Alpine Guides Technical Manual is a distillation of state of the art mountaineering practice.

Topics are presented in a stripped-down manner, to emphasize key techniques often difficult to grasp and learn quickly. It is an excellent learning resource and a handy reference for experienced alpinists.

210mm x 148mm, paperback
black/white images

92 pages
Weight: 225grams

Published: 2017 edition
Alpine Guides Aoraki/Mt Cook

ISBN: 978-0-473-39218-5

Member feedback: Useful as a field handbook. Mix of photos and diagrams generally works well, some photos make it difficult to see the detail. Good sections on snow shelters, weather, navigation and abseiling.