Category Archives: Mountain Climbing

US Marine Corps, First Aid, MCRP 3-02G, Survival Medical Manual

US Marine Corps, First Aid, MCRP 3-02G, Survival Medical Manual PREFACE This manual meets the first aid training needs of individual service members. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on … Continue reading

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Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes

The first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa teammate Tenzing Norgay is a familiar saga, but less well known are the tales of many other adventurers who also came to test their … Continue reading

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Rob Milne: A Tribute to a Pioneering AI Scientist, Entrepreneur and Mountaineer, Volume 139 Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

Rob Milne was a remarkable man. He died of a heart attack on the 5th of June 2005 while climbing Mount Everest in Nepal. Milne (48) lived an active life: combining his three ‘careers’ seemingly effortlessly. He was a hi-tech … Continue reading

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It’s True! Everest Kills (It’s True!)

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SUMMER SURVIVAL COURSE HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS 181 PAGES CHAP. CONTENTS 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVIVAL 2. SURVIVAL KIT 3. WATER PROCUREMENT 4. EXPEDIENT SHELTERS & FIRES 5. CORE VALUES & MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES 6. SIGNALING & RECOVERY 7. SURVIVAL NAVIGATION 8. SURVIVAL TRAPS & … Continue reading

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Don’t Get Bitten: The Dangers of Things That Bite or Sting

The little book loaded with information on how to avoid or deal with bites and stings in the great outdoors. Includes: Practical tips on staying safe from dangerous bites and stings Up-to-date information about diseases spread by biters and stingers … Continue reading

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Winderness Survival and Wilderness Medicine Course

This survival manual/course is packed with 376 pages survival info. Chapter TITLE 1 MOUNTAIN SAFETY 2 NUTRITION 3 WILDERNESS PATIENT ASSESSMENT 4 HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS 5 HEAT RELATED INJURIES 6 COMBAT CASUALTY CARE 7 BURN MANAGEMENT 8 HYPOTHERMIA / REWARMING … Continue reading

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ASSAULT CLIMBERS HANDBOOK

1 MOUNTAIN SAFETY 2 MAC KIT 3 NOMENCLATURE AND CARE OF MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT 4 ROPE MANAGEMENT 5 MOUNTAIN CASULTLY EVACUATIONS 6 NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ANCHORS 7 MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE 8 ONE ROPE BRIDGE 9 A-FRAMES 10 VERTICAL HAULING LINES 11 SUSPENSION … Continue reading

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COLD WEATHER MEDICINE COURSE, Survival

COLD WEATHER MEDICINE COURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS 290 PAGES CHAP TITLE 1 MOUNTAIN SAFETY (WINTER) 2 SURVIVAL KIT 3 COLD WEATHER CLOTHING 4 WINTER WARFIGHTING LOAD REQUIREMENTS 5 NOMENCLATURE AND CARE OF MILITARY SKI EQUIPMENT 6 MILITARY SNOWSHOE MOVEMENT 7 … Continue reading

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Emergency Survival: A Pocket Guide : Quick Information for Outdoor Safety

– Easily fit in a first aid kit, backpack, or glove compartment — Handy, concise information that could save a life When things go wrong in the backcountry or elsewhere, these compact guides are indispensable. Written by a medical doctor, … Continue reading

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