Bibliograph

AMC's mountain skills manual, the essential hiking and backpacking guide, by Christian Bisson and Jamie Hannon

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AMC's mountain skills manual, the essential hiking and backpacking guide, by Christian Bisson and Jamie Hannon

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

AMC's mountain skills manual

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

964242537

Responsibility statement

by Christian Bisson and Jamie Hannon

Series statement

AMC skills series

Sub title

the essential hiking and backpacking guide

Summary

"AMC's Mountain Skills Manual is rooted in the best practices taught in the Appalachian Mountain Club's outdoor leadership training programs. Drawing on that wealth of field-tested knowledge, this book helps hikers and backpackers plan for the best but prepare for the worst"--, back cover

Table Of Contents

Before you go -- Clothing -- Gear -- Navigation -- Trail skills and etiquette -- Health and hygiene -- Prevention and safety -- Camping skills -- Cooking skills -- Winter skills -- Groups -- Ultralight backpacking -- Apendix A: Personal gear checklist -- Appendix B: Trip information from -- Appendix C: Expedition preparation checklist -- Appendix D: List of charts, tables, and figures

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Appalachian Mountain Club's skills manualMountain skills manual

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