Glacier Travel - Crevasse Rescue

Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue

By Andy Selters

Clearly written, well-illustrated, definitive reference on glacier travel and crevasse rescue.

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses, and rescuing crevasse victims. Topics covered include: how glaciers form and how crevasses develop; basic principles of glacier travel; route finding; knots and harnesses; holding a fall; rescue techniques, including self-belay and what a victim should do; and glacier skiing and sled hauling. Sidebars feature descriptions of accidents and near-accidents to emphasize the importance of the techniques presented.

• Includes expanded and updated information on technical improvements and safety
• New sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented
• Larger format with more photographs

ISBN: 08988666588