Climbing: Expedition Planning

by Clyde Soles and Phil Powers

Book Overview

* Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition
* Addresses both large and small expedition groups
* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist

Climbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. It provides comprehensive information...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898867703
• ISBN13: 9780898867701
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

From Erebus to Everest, this is your book!

At first glance, this appears to be a how-to manual for expeditions to Himalayan peaks. It is that -- you could climb any of the 8,000 meter peaks with the information presented here -- but it's really much more. This is a guide for planning and executing literally any type of expedition: from kayaking in Chile, to big wall climbing in Greenland. There are so many tips, ticks and hints here that it will save you much time and grief. Much of this information hasn't been presented anywhere else that I've seen...wish I'd read it before my last trip. This would be a good book for anyone thinking about joining an expedition and essential if you are planning one!