Mountaincraft and Leadership was first published in 1969 and went through three editions, with numerous reprints, before this fourth edition. It has become established as one of the authoritative texts in the field of UK mountaineering and hillwalking, both for the recreational participant and those leading others in the hills. It is now published by The Mountain Training Boards of England and Scotland. With the death of Eric Langmuir this new edition has been thoroughly rewritten by a team of experts and specialists to bring it up to date and incorporate latest thinking and developments in equipment and access legislation. Chapters include: Navigation, Hillwalking Technique, Campcraft and Expeditions, Food and Nutrition, Access and Conservation, Security on Steep Ground, River Crossing, Mountain Weather, Mountain Hypothermia, Effects of Heat, First Aid, Incident Management and Mountain Rescue, Party Leadership, Technique on Snow and Ice, Security on Snow and Ice, Snow and Avalanches and Cold Injury. New illustrations and diagrams have been commissioned to support the revised text to enhance this fully comprehensive text.
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Born in Glasgow, Eric Langmuir graduated in Natural Science and as a past President of the Cambridge University Mountaineering Club with extensive climbing experience in the UK and abroad he inevitably gravitated towards the newly developing outdoor education field. Eric held important posts in connection with mountaineering and outdoor pursuits but is perhaps best remembered as the author of Mountaincraft and Leadership which has embedded him in to the consciousness of generations of mountaineers to the extent that the book has become known simply as Langmuir . He died in 2005 and subsequent editions of the book have been rewritten and updated by The Mountain Training Boards of England and Scotland.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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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
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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
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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.
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Ageing Gracefully
Eric Langmuir's masterpiece is justly acknowledged as a seminal work on mountaincraft and, even if you don't intend to lead groups in the hills, you will doubtless find something... Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Dexter
5.0 out of 5 stars
still the best mountain book
still the best mountain book
is great to dip into even if like me its unlikely you will be in the mountains again
but on the sofa re reading its like re... Read more
is great to dip into even if like me its unlikely you will be in the mountains again
but on the sofa re reading its like re... Read more
Published 7 months ago by bigbill
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 17 Jan 2011 by Capn Kirk
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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 on 8 Jan 2011 by sas
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 5 Jan 2011 by G. Hendrie
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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
2.0 out of 5 stars
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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