The New Wilderness Handbook

Conservation is the theme: of the individual, of equipment, and of the environment. Clothing, equipment, and rations are thoroughly discussed, along with the necessity for good expedition behavior. There are chapters on trail techniques, camping for conservation, and basic climbing, and more specialized information on summer snow techniques and winter mountaineering. Reading of topographical maps is included. Detailed illustrations supplement technical material such as knots and use of climbing ropes; and there is valuable appendix material, including checklists of equipment and clothing and recipes.

Author: Paul Petzoldt
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 07/01/1984
Pages: 318
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.30h x 4.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780393301717
ISBN10: 0393301710
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills
- Nature | Reference