Alpine Rescue Techniques Mount by Bogie Don (1 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good No dust jacket as issued. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Covers rubbed and creased and faded.; 85 pages. Large format softcover book. Page dimensions: 297 x 210mm. Numerous illustrations (line drawings). "This manual is intended primarily as an aid to SAR (search and rescue) training at Mount Cook National Park. It has bee made available to other groups and individuals with an interest in mountain rescue techniques. However, the following points should be noted. The manual is aimed at personnel who already have a good knowledge of climbing techniques and alpine climbing experience and who are going to be part of a professional rescue team at Mt. Cook. The techniques described in this manual are not the only way of solving mountain rescue situations, but they are the techniques that we have decided to use. The techniques suit our conditions, equipment, and operational requirements [. . .]" - from the Preface. Cover art by Ross Duggan.…