Description
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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