{"product_id":"climbing-expedition-planning-by-clyde-soles","title":"Climbing - Expedition Planning - by Clyde Soles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Addresses both large and small expedition groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eClimbing: Expedition Planning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. It provides comprehensive information on all the elements of an expedition you need to consider including gear, medicine, food, permits, visas, length and timing of expedition, transportation, rescue options, porters and guides, and expedition style types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMountaineers Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eISBN:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e978-0-89886-770-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublished:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJun 9, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContributors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/clyde-soles?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eClyde Soles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou don't have to be planning an Everest expedition to get some good advice from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eClimbing: Expedition Planning\u003c\/i\u003e…The book offers tips that will come in handy for winter camping, skiing, or snowshoeing, or just packing for the mountain.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Boise Idaho Statesman\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerhaps you've dreamt of leading a mountaineering expedition, but considered the logistics too overwhelming. Clyde Soles and Phil Powers, authors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eClimbing: Expedition Planning,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan help.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Pittsburgh Tribune Review\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eClimbing: Expedition Planning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides the well-packaged nitty-gritty, from trekking agents to high-altitude sickness. Dreams come first, but then reality sets in. This book will help climbers plan in a logical fashion.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Everett Herald\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eClimbing: Expedition Planning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a must-have if you're thinking about undergoing an expedition…This easy to read format makes the book appealing as a reference guide… If you've ever dreamed of attempting an expedition, this book will give you a realistic sense of what is involved.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Sharael Feist, about.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436361568547,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6955\/3479\/files\/7eaf8e5f-84a8-4798-9928-3f0a5c3698ec.jpg?v=1761240063","url":"https:\/\/climbsource.com\/products\/climbing-expedition-planning-by-clyde-soles","provider":"Climb Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}