Climbing
Expedition Planning
Published on 1. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-89886-770-1 (ISBN)
Description
* Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition
* Addresses both large and small expedition groups
* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist Climbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. It provides comprehensive information on all the elements of an expedition you need to consider including gear, medicine, food, permits, visas, length and timing of expedition, transportation, rescue options, porters and guides, and expedition style types.
* Addresses both large and small expedition groups
* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist Climbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. It provides comprehensive information on all the elements of an expedition you need to consider including gear, medicine, food, permits, visas, length and timing of expedition, transportation, rescue options, porters and guides, and expedition style types.
Reviews / Votes
Climbing: Expedition Planning is a must-have if you're thinking about undergoing an expedition...This easy to read format makes the book appealing as a reference guide... If you've ever dreamed of attempting an expedition, this book will give you a realistic sense of what is involved.--Sharael Feist, about.com Climbing: Expedition Planning provides the well-packaged nitty-gritty, from trekking agents to high-altitude sickness. Dreams come first, but then reality sets in. This book will help climbers plan in a logical fashion.--Everett Herald Perhaps you've dreamt of leading a mountaineering expedition, but considered the logistics too overwhelming. Clyde Soles and Phil Powers, authors of Climbing: Expedition Planning, can help.--Pittsburgh Tribune Review You don't have to be planning an Everest expedition to get some good advice from Climbing: Expedition Planning...The book offers tips that will come in handy for winter camping, skiing, or snowshoeing, or just packing for the mountain.--Boise Idaho Statesman You may not be leading the British up Everest, but planning even the puniest expedition can be a logistical nightmare. No more! Climbing: Expedition Planning by Clyde Soles and Phil Powers deconstructs high-altitude adventuring, from budgeting to selecting partners.--OutsideMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
60 b&w photographs; 60 b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89886-770-1 (9780898867701)
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Persons
CLYDE SOLES is a writer-climber with varied experience in the field. He has summitted 8000-meter peaks and has written for magazines and authored several books, including The Outdoor Knots Book, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance, and Climbing: Expedition Planning, all published by The Mountaineers Books.
For more information about Clyde, visit his web site at ClideSoles.com.
For more information about Clyde, visit his web site at ClideSoles.com.