Hillwalking

Product Description

This is a major reference book from Mountain Training UK for every walker as well as for those who wish to lead groups in the UK & Irel&. It is split into three sections: getting around in the hills, the upland environment & party management, all of which contain colourful illustrations, photos & maps which bring essential techniques to life. This book has been written by Steve Long, with contributions from Plas y Brenin staff, & provides an indispensable guide to the skills required for summer hill walking. The book covers every aspect of walking in the hills: route finding, navigation, clothing & equipment, camping, access & conservation, the environment, the weather, party management, hazards & risk management, dealing with incidents & first aid. This fully updated third edition

Includes:: new information about access to the hills & advice for leaders working with people with disabilities. The navigation section has also been expanded to include major updates about digital mapping & GPS devices in this increasingly technological age. In 2014 the publisher, Mountain Training, celebrated 50 years of leading the way & currently overseas thirteen personal skills & leadership schemes in walking, climbing & mountaineering. This book is the official handbook for the Mountain Training walking schemes & is endorsed by the British Mountaineering Council, Mountaineering Council of Scotland & Mountaineering Irel&.