International Mountain Rescue Handbook, 2nd Edition (Guides)

By Hamish MacInnes

Book Overview

This book is an illustrated guide to modern mountain rescue techniques. It covers all aspects of equipment, rescue dogs, snow structure, avalanche search, technical rescue techniques, radio and location equipment, winches, helicopters and many other vital elements of modern search and rescue. It is the most advanced book on mountain rescue available today. The International Mountain Rescue Handbook first appeared in 1972 and since that date it has been the standard handbook of rescue teams throughout the world. The third edition, published in 1998, brought in many new items of equipment and rope systems, and this fourth edition includes an appendix and diagrams on a newly developed folding stretcher. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0094634408
• ISBN13: 9780094634404
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Constable
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"