London, 2007, 4th edition. 368 pp, hundreds of b/w photos and ills. New softcover.
A completely updated edition of the standard work on mountain rescue. Includes all aspects of SAR, first aid, rope and helicopter work. The standard handbook of rescue teams throughout the world and considered by many to be the most advanced book on mountain rescue today. This acclaimed guide covers all the vital elements of modern search and rescue. Now updated and illustrated with detailed photos and diagrams by MacInnes.
Provides coverage of various topics including equipment, rescue dogs, snow structure, avalanche search, radio and location equipment, winches and helicopters.
This book is an illustrated guide to modern mountain rescue techniques, through many illustrations have been retained from earlier editions for their historical value. It covers all aspects of equipment, rescue dogs, snow structure, avalanche search, technical rescue techniques, radio and location equipment, winches, helicopters and many other vital elements of modern research and rescue. It is the most advanced book on mountain rescue available today.