{"id":10271055184187,"title":"Glacier Climbing \u0026 Crevasse Rescue","handle":"glacier-climbing-crevasse-rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough clear text and detailed step-by-step photos, IFMGA certified guide Ian Nicholson introduces the hazards climbers face and describes everything they need to know when scaling snow-covered mountains, including foundational ropework, the tools of the trade (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, snow pickets, and so on), basics of footwork, essential techniques for moving on snow and ice, trip planning and navigation, rigging ropes, building anchors, belaying, rappelling, self-rescue tips and techniques, and more. 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Sidebars by expert contributors highlight key takeaways from real-life stories about valuable, life-changing lessons they’ve learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor intermediate and advanced climbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only comprehensive guide on glacier climbing and crevasse rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended by AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}' class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/ian-nicholson-2?ajax_load=1\"\u003eIan 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charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough clear text and detailed step-by-step photos, IFMGA certified guide Ian Nicholson introduces the hazards climbers face and describes everything they need to know when scaling snow-covered mountains, including foundational ropework, the tools of the trade (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, snow pickets, and so on), basics of footwork, essential techniques for moving on snow and ice, trip planning and navigation, rigging ropes, building anchors, belaying, rappelling, self-rescue tips and techniques, and more. 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