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Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2001

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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 20,12 MB

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Category : Mountaineering accidents

ISBN : 9781933056593

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-- Relied on by expert and beginning climbers for more than fifty years-- Teaches climbers what not to doThis annual investigative handbook offers detailed reports on more than eighty climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 2000. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give experienced and beginning mountaineers the opportunity to learn from other climbers' mistakes. From climbers with inadequate protection, clothing, or equipment to those who suffered from a lack of experience, made errors in judgment, or overreached their abilities, the mistakes recorded in this book offer invaluable safety lessons for all climbers.



Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2002

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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 40,55 MB

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Category : Mountaineering accidents

ISBN : 9781933056609

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Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details what happened and analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give mountaineers the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes.





At the Mercy of the Mountains

Author : Peter Bronski

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 49,4 MB

Release : 2020-12-01

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1493050311

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In this compelling book, award-winning adventure writer and former Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue team member Peter Bronski chronicles true stories of survival and tragedy, from famous historical cases during the early 20th century, to modern tales of harrowing struggle in the mountains and wilderness. Extensively researched, these gripping tales pull together historical accounts, first-hand interviews, previously untold stories and expert analysis to retrace each misadventure



Death in Rocky Mountain National Park

Author : Randi Minetor

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 23,32 MB

Release : 2020-04-01

Category : History

ISBN : 1493038796

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Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes more than 4 million visitors every year, but this jewel of America’s parks has seen more than its fair share of deaths among its tourists. More than 70 people have perished attempting to climb Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain—some of whom vanished into the wilderness, never to be found. Thousand-foot falls from high rock ledges, hypothermia, avalanches that bury climbers, lightning strikes, a historic flood, and even plane crashes are among the ways that park visitors have met a bad end. Author Randi Minetor also provides tips for staying alive and safe in the Rocky Mountains.



Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine E-Book

Author : Paul S. Auerbach

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 3097 pages

File Size : 15,62 MB

Release : 2016-09-21

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323396097

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Book Description

Now in its 7th edition, Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine continues to help you quickly and decisively manage medical emergencies encountered in any wilderness or other austere setting! World-renowned authority Dr. Paul Auerbach and 2 new associate editors have assembled a team of experts to offer proven, practical, visual guidance for effectively diagnosing and treating the full range of issues that can occur in situations where time and resources are scarce. This indispensable resource equips physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, first responders, and rescuers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively address and prevent injuries and illnesses – no matter where they happen! - Brand-new 2-volume format ensures all content is available in print and online to provide you easy access. - Face any medical challenge in the wilderness with expert guidance from hundreds of outstanding world experts edited by Dr. Auerbach and 2 new associate editors, Drs.Tracy Cushing and N. Stuart Harris - New and expanded chapters with hundreds of new photos and illustrative drawings help increase your visual understanding of the material - Acquire the knowledge and skills you need with revised chapters providing expanded discussions of high-altitude medicine, improvisation, technical rescue, telemedicine, ultrasound, and wilderness medicine education - Ten new chapters cover Acute High-Altitude Medicine and Pathophysiology; High Altitude and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions; Cycles, Snowmobiles, and other Wilderness Conveyances; Medical Wilderness Adventure Races (MedWAR); Canyoneering and Canyon Medicine; Evidence-Based Wilderness Medicine; National Park Service Medicine; Genomics and Personalized Wilderness Medicine; Forestry; and Earth Sciences - 30+ Expert Consult online videos cover survival tips, procedural demonstrations, and detailed explanations of diseases and incidents - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices



Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2006

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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 118 pages

File Size : 43,41 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Mountaineering accidents

ISBN : 9781933056029

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Book Description

Provides summary accounts of mountaineering accidents reported in 2005, arranged by province and state, followed by statistical tables and a listing of mountain rescue units in North America.



This Way to Youth Ministry

Author : Duffy Robbins

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 622 pages

File Size : 45,55 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Education

ISBN : 0310248698

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Practical applications, theological foundations, and valuable information for the student beginning a youth ministry.



Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

Author : Laurence Gonzales

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 364 pages

File Size : 39,6 MB

Release : 2017-01-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 0393354210

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"Unique among survival books…stunning…enthralling. Deep Survival makes compelling, and chilling, reading." —Denver Post Laurence Gonzales’s bestselling Deep Survival has helped save lives from the deepest wildernesses, just as it has improved readers’ everyday lives. Its mix of adventure narrative, survival science, and practical advice has inspired everyone from business leaders to military officers, educators, and psychiatric professionals on how to take control of stress, learn to assess risk, and make better decisions under pressure.



Mountaineering Tourism

Author : Ghazali Musa

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 429 pages

File Size : 25,81 MB

Release : 2015-06-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1317668731

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In May 1993 the British Mountaineering Council met to discuss the future of high altitude tourism. Of concern to attendees were reports of queues on Everest and reference was made to mountaineer Peter Boardman calling Everest an ‘amphitheater of the ego’. Issues raised included environmental and social responsibility and regulations to minimize impacts. In the years that have followed there has been a surge of interest in climbing Everest, with one day in 2012 seeing 234 climbers reach the summit. Participation in mountaineering tourism has surely escalated beyond the imagination of those who attended the meeting 20 years ago. This book provides a critical and comprehensive analysis of all pertinent aspects and issues related to the development and the management of the growth area of mountaineering tourism. By doing so it explores the meaning of adventure and special reference to mountain-based adventure, the delivering of adventure experience and adventure learning and education. It further introduces examples of settings (alpine environments) where a general management framework could be applied as a baseline approach in mountaineering tourism development. Along with this general management framework, the book draws evidence from case studies derived from various mountaineering tourism development contexts worldwide, to highlight the diversity and uniqueness of management approaches, policies and practices. Written by leading academics from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, this insightful book will provide students, researchers and academics with a better understanding of the unique aspects of tourism management and development of this growing form of adventure tourism across the world.