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Accidents in North American Mountaineering #2000: Accidents in North American Mountaineering

by Jed Williamson

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This annual investigative handbook offers detailed reports on more than eighty climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 1999. 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 inadequate protection, clothing, or equipment to inexperience, errors in judgment, and exceeding abilities, the mistakes recorded in this book are invaluable safety lessons for all climbers.<P>Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club is the leading national organization devoted to mountaineering and rock climbing, the conservation and study of mountainous regions, and representing the interests of the American climbing community. The AAC is based in Golden, Colorado.

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daisyhubbs, August 29, 2006 (view all comments by daisyhubbs)
This book is great b/c it has detailed analysis of climbing accidents, so that you can learn from other people's mistakes and hopefully avoid making them yourself. they comment on if weather was a factor, or if poor decision making or inexperience were the keys.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780930410889
Editor:
Williamson, Jed
Publisher:
American Alpine Club
Editor:
Williamson, Jed
Subject:
Mountaineering
Edition Description:
2000
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering
Series Volume:
2000
Publication Date:
August 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
90
Dimensions:
9.01x6.02x.31 in. .36 lbs.

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