The Hillwalker's Manual - practical skills for the hills

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
13 Mar 2009
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852843410
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ISBN (10)
1852843411
Size
21.6 x 13.8 x 1.5cm
Weight
300g
Pages
160
No. Maps
0
No. Photos
90
Originally Published
1 Aug 2002

The Hillwalker's Manual

A definitive source of reference by Bill Birkett

A comprehensive and practical manual for the hillwalker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. This guidebook contains information on organisations, the hill environment, weather and nature in the hills. The aim is to equip walkers with all the practical skills needed to plan and execute a great day in the hills. More...

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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.

 
 
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