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E-grāmata: Rucksack Guide - Mountaineering in Remote Areas of the World

  • Formāts: 1 pages
  • Izdošanas datums: 05-Sep-2014
  • Izdevniecība: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
  • Valoda: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781472908131
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  • Formāts: 1 pages
  • Izdošanas datums: 05-Sep-2014
  • Izdevniecība: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
  • Valoda: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781472908131
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Rucksack Guide - Mountaineering in Remote Areas of the World is your essential handbook for planning and undertaking mountaineering expeditions around the world. It offers concise guidance and support for whatever situations you might find yourself in, including: where to go: tips on gaining sponsorship, permits and the best times to visit dangerous animals: dealing with creatures that bite, sting or suck your blood environmental issues: minimising your impact on the environment safety: essential procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, your party and others on the mountain emergencies: guidance on what to do in extreme situations. The book is colour-coded for easy reference and all information is presented in lists and tables, making it simple to understand in testing conditions. The Rucksack Guide series is taken from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers, the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.

Recenzijas

'small enough to tuck in a rucksack, packed with practical advice and life-saving tips.' Your London Wedding (September 2009) '...a really good source of planning and in the field info.' Combat and Survival Magazine (2009)

Papildus informācija

Written by a leading climber and guide, one of the best in the business Clear signposting and presentation makes it easy to use on the mountain All techniques fully supported with illustrations and 'how to' photography Ideal for beginners and experienced walkers and climbers alike Clear, hand-drawn illustrations by an experienced climbing instructor.
Acknowledgements vi
Introduction 1(1)
Planning
2(24)
Expedition styles
2(2)
Time and logistics
4(7)
Best time to go
4(2)
Building a team
6(1)
Visas, permits and permissions
7(1)
Getting there
7(1)
Internet contacts
8(2)
Personal and rescue insurance
10(1)
The cost
11(1)
Grants
11(1)
Sponsorship
11(1)
Grant-giving bodies
12(2)
Organising staff
14(4)
Leadership and guiding qualifications
15(1)
Porters and sherpas
15(1)
Liaison officers and interpreters
16(1)
Recruiting porters, guides and cooks
16(2)
Looking after employees
18(8)
Porter pay
20(1)
Load limits - porters
21(4)
Load limits - pack animals
25(1)
Coping with a different culture
26(2)
Adjusting to another country
26(2)
Begging
27(1)
Taking photographs
27(1)
Travelling safely
28(2)
Avoiding crime
28(2)
Fake police
28(1)
Thieves
28(1)
Food/drink
28(1)
Money changers
28(1)
Public transport
28(1)
Renting cars
29(1)
When driving
29(1)
Accommodation
29(1)
Medical preparation
30(4)
Looking after yourself
30(4)
Immunisation
30(1)
First aid
30(1)
Glasses and contact lenses
31(1)
First aid checklist
31(3)
Problems at altitude
34(10)
HAPE
34(1)
Possible symptoms
34(1)
Treatment
35(1)
HACE
35(1)
Possible symptoms
35(1)
Treatment
36(1)
DIAMOX
36(2)
Using diamox
36(1)
The pill at altitude
37(1)
Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
38(2)
Other problems at altitude
40(2)
Diarrhoea
40(1)
Khumbu cough
41(1)
Heartburn
41(1)
Toothache
41(1)
Colds and sore throats
42(1)
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
42(1)
Women's issues
42(1)
Panic attacks, anxiety and depression
43(1)
Insects and other small creatures
44(4)
Venomous and non-venomous
44(2)
Venomous
44(1)
Non-venomous
44(2)
Mosquitoes and malaria
46(2)
Insect repellent
47(1)
Bites
48(4)
Snake bites - prevention
48(1)
Snake bites - treatment
49(1)
Using suction
50(1)
Other bites
50(2)
Spider bites
50(1)
Dog bites
51(1)
Large wild animals
52(6)
Bears
52(1)
Bear attack
53(3)
Avoiding attack
53(1)
What to do if a bear attacks
53(2)
Shooting a polar bear
55(1)
Other large wild animals
56(2)
Emergencies
58(4)
Coping in an emergency
58(4)
When to evacuate quickly
58(2)
Signalling for help
60(2)
Expedition Communication Systems
62(7)
Two-way radios
62(7)
Power
63(4)
Satellite phones
67(1)
Other communication systems
68(1)
Power supply
69(3)
Batteries
69(2)
Disposable batteries
69(1)
Rechargeable batteries
70(1)
Solar charging
71(1)
Food and cooking
72(12)
Food basics
72(5)
Menus
72(1)
Energy
72(1)
Cost
72(1)
Making food interesting
73(1)
Local food
74(1)
Food availability
75(2)
Specialist expedition foods
77(7)
Packing and storage
80(1)
Hygiene
81(1)
Water
81(3)
Equipment and techniques
84(18)
Clothing and footwear
84(2)
Sleeping bags for the cold
86(2)
Vapour Barrier Liners (VBLs)
88(1)
Expedition living
89(2)
Base camp
89(1)
Toilets
90(1)
Camping on snow
91(11)
Pegs
91(1)
Condensation
92(1)
The perfect site
92(2)
A communal tent on snow
94(2)
Building an igloo
96(3)
Toilets on snow
99(1)
Keeping warm a nd dry
99(3)
Remote expedition peculiarities
102(14)
Sea ice
102(2)
Interpreting sea ice
102(2)
Getting supplies in
104(4)
Airdrops
104(1)
Sled (pulk) hauling
104(3)
Kites and sails
107(1)
Fixed lines
108(2)
River crossing
110(6)
Frozen rivers
113(2)
Rescuing a victim from ice
115(1)
The environment
116(2)
Dos and don'ts
116(2)
Appendix
118(12)
Where to go
118(8)
Europe
118(1)
Africa
118(2)
Asia
120(2)
South America
122(1)
North America
123(1)
Other
124(2)
Sources of information
126(1)
Awards and training
127(3)
Index 130(4)
Rucksack Guides 134(2)
Notes 136
Alun Richardson is an International Mountain Guide, the highest qualification for worldwide climbing, mountaineering and exploration. He is an experienced guide and tutor and regularly teaches at the National Mountaineering Centres, and internationally. He is also secretary of the British Mountain Guides Association.
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