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An essential book for those learning general mountain and adventure travel. Navigation, first aid and leadership skills all discussed in detail. It is an invaluable reference tool for everyone, whether novice walker or experienced mountain leader, who wishes to venture into and enjoy the British hills in safety.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although the book does contain quite a bit of information useful to beginners, it is most useful for those who already have basic skills and want to learn a leader's perspective on backcountry activities. The beginner's perspective is certainly there, and respected, but mostly for the purpose of encouraging empathy and foresightedness in expedition leaders. Those who already have leadership experience in other areas will find the book vital to learning how to apply their skills to specific backcountry situations. Complete beginners should start with another book.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I say "almost" because it can't possibly contain everything you would ever need to know!
This book sets forth, in an easy to understand manner, the basics you will need to know to go out in the hills, either on your own, or leading a group. It is however, NOT a substitute for experience.
It also includes very little on ropework, which some may consider to be part of mountaineering.
I also own the earlier edition of this book, the new one, as well as its funky pink cover has a couple of new chapters, other than that it is virtually identical to the older one, down to the illustrations.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is the one to read if you are thinking of taking Scouts onto the hills. All of the information needed for D of E is in this book, as well as Chief Scout and Queen Scout challenges. A "must have" for any expedition leader.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Got what I wanted
I didn't need a brand new copy of this book. So, second hand even though well used is exactly what I wanted and at a reasonable price.
Published 16 months ago by Capn Kirk
Mountaincraft and Leadership
I purchased a second hand copy and the retailer's description was accutate regarding the small tear to the front cover. Read more
Published 16 months ago by sas
A must have for any aspiring MLs
Make no mistake, this is THE book to go for if you are undertaking the Mountain Leader Training award. Read more
Published 17 months ago by G. Hendrie
mountaincraft
a must for anyone who has ambitions above simple hiil walking. very comprehensive
the section on mountain weather had invaluable information i have not seen anywhere... Read more
the section on mountain weather had invaluable information i have not seen anywhere... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by R. J. Wainwright
Good, but starting to look very dated
Eric Langmuir's Classic text is certainly well respected, but there are much better and more up to date books available now. Read more
Published on 15 July 2008 by R. Whiting
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