The Hillwalker's Manual

A comprehensive and practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. Contains information on organisations, the hill environment, weather and nature in the hills. The main emphasis is to equip the hillwalker with the practical skills needed to plan and execute a great day in the hills.

The leading practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography.

The book is split into the following sections:

• The Hillwalker's World - Weather and seasons, physical features, altitude and nature, organisations, hill environment
• Equipment - Footwear, clothing, rucksacks, winter, equipment care
• Navigation - Using the map, compass work, other methods of navigation
• Techniques - Route planning, preparation, footcare, group leadership, solo walking, walking technique
• Survival - Being prepared, dealing with natural hazards, accident and rescue
• Photography - Cameras, lenses, filters, tripods, film, storage, techniques, sharp photographs, light, composition.