International Mountain Trekking - A Practical Manual for Trekkers & Leaders

Suitable for every trekker, from novice to expert, and containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach, lead or instruct others, this book covers every aspect of trekking: planning, travelling, accommodation, in-country support, the environment, staying healthy, dealing with problems, and hazards such as rivers, rocky ground and snow.

About the author

Plas y Brenin is the world renowned national mountain centre, located in North Wales. The staff trek and climb around the world and are key providers of the International Mountain Leader programme, which they have delivered in Spain, Switzerland, France and Slovenia. Contributors to this book include senior instructors Carlo Forte, Martin Chester, Helen Barnard, Simon Hale and Mike Raine as well as Mike Rosser from their partner organisation Outlook Expeditions. The book further benefits from close collaboration with staff at Mountain Training, Glenmore Lodge and the British Association of International Mountain Leaders.

Summary

Suitable for every trekker, from novice to expert, and containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach, lead or instruct others, this book covers every aspect of trekking: planning, travelling, accommodation, in-country support, the environment, staying healthy, dealing with problems, and hazards such as rivers, rocky ground and snow.

Product details

• Authors: Plas y Brenin (Wales) National Mountain Centre, Plas Y Brenin Instructional Team, Plas y Brenin National Mountain Centre
• Assisted by: Plas y Brenin (Wales) National Mountain Centre (Editor)
• Publisher: Mountain Training
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2013
• EAN: 9780954151171
• ISBN: 978-0-9541511-7-1
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 406 g
• Illustrations: colour photos & diagrams
• Series: Mountain Training UK
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines