Crevasse Rescue Pocket Guide

Download or read book Crevasse Rescue Pocket Guide written by The Mountaineers and published by . This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crevasse rescue is one of the most technically complex skills a mountaineer will ever need to learn; it is also one of the most essential. While climbers can go for years without having to set up a Z-pulley system, they need to be ready for that one crucial moment when it is essential. Not a substitute for training and practice, it's a handy, lightweight reminder and reference tool that helps rope mates and rescuers implement rescue techniques efficiently and correctly in a highly stressful situation. Includes step-by-step instructions for crevasse rescue in a convenient, portable package; durable enough to fit in your pack and survive extreme weather; valuable tips and reminders for safe travel on glaciers in a user-friendly format.