The New Wilderness Handbook

by Paul Petzoldt

Book Overview

Conservation is the theme: of the individual, of equipment, and of the environment. Clothing, equipment, and rations are thoroughly discussed, along with the necessity for good expedition behavior. There are chapters on trail techniques, camping for conservation, and basic climbing, and more specialized information on summer snow techniques and winter mountaineering. Reading of topographical maps is included. Detailed illustrations supplement technical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393301710
• ISBN13: 9780393301717
• Release Date: July 1984
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.3"