{"product_id":"glaciers-the-art-of-travel-the-science-of-rescue-9781585920549","title":"Glaciers!: The Art of Travel  the Science of Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrossing glaciers is a necessary component of many mountain climbs. The ability to travel safely around and over the crevasses -- and rescue yourself in the event of a mishap -- is paramount to an enjoyable climbing experience. Through the use of hundreds of illustrations and photos  this book covers all aspects of glacier travel  including equipment  rope rigging  Prusiking  snow and ice anchors  belay systems  self arrests  and many different forms of crevasse rescue  knots and much  much  more. The authors and illustrator have a combined 60 years of mountaineering experience and outdoor education.  Michael Strong  former National Outdoor Leadership School instructor  has been alpine climbing for over 20 years. He currently directs the Outdoor Pursuits Program at ehe University of Oregon and teaches ice  rock  and alpine climbing as well as courses in mountain rescue  avalanche safely  high angle rescue  and glacier rigging and rescue. Eckehard Doerry has climbed alpine routes in Alaska  the Cascades  the Sierras  and the Rockies and has taught alpine climbing and mountain rescue techniques for numerous outdoor schools. Ryan Ojerio is a professional illustrator and climber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45276608233525,"sku":"ByrdShop_1585920541","price":65.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781585920549.jpg?v=1780557479","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/glaciers-the-art-of-travel-the-science-of-rescue-9781585920549","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}