{"product_id":"glacier-climbing-crevasse-rescue-essential-skills-for-snow-travel-by-ian-nicholson","title":"Glacier Climbing \u0026 Crevasse Rescue - Essential Skills for Snow Travel - by Ian Nicholson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn expert instructional how-to guide featuring essential skills and techniques for travel across steep snow and glaciers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough clear text and detailed step-by-step photos, IFMGAcertified 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. Beyond the fundamentals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlacier Climbing \u0026amp; Crevasse Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dives deep into methods for rescuing a climber who has fallen into a crevasse, how skiers and snowboarders can approach such a scenario, and the hazards related to expeditions. Sidebars by expert contributors highlight key takeaways from real-life stories about valuable, life-changing lessons they’ve learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e336 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\u003e978-1-68051-644-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublished:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOct 16, 2025\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\/ian-nicholson-2?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}}'\u003eIan Nicholson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436085498147,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6955\/3479\/files\/c5857440-db3d-466a-a7b6-65883e6f6985.jpg?v=1761229871","url":"https:\/\/climbsource.com\/products\/glacier-climbing-crevasse-rescue-essential-skills-for-snow-travel-by-ian-nicholson","provider":"Climb Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}