"The rope is stuck - or too short. A crucial piece of gear is MIA. You've wandered off route into dicey terrain. An injury leaves you or your partner in need of help. Climb long enoug, and at one point or another, finding yourself in a jam high off the ground is inevitable. In C…
"The rope is stuck - or too short. A crucial piece of gear is MIA. You've wandered off route into dicey terrain. An injury leaves you or your partner in need of help. Climb long enoug, and at one point or another, finding yourself in a jam high off the ground is inevitable. In C…
In 1996, depressed physician Beck Weathers and a climbing team pushed toward the summit of Mount Everest. Then a storm exploded on the mountain, ripping the team to shreds, forcing brave men to scratch and crawl for their lives. Rescuers who reached Weathers saw that he was dyin…
35 first-hand accounts of the most gripping mountain rescues and self-rescues ever.
This updated reference prepares readers to manage medical emergencies caused by environmental encounters, including injury prevention and respect for natural environments. With explanations and practical advice, it covers emergencies such as altitude illness, burns, motion sickn…
