Climbing: Expedition Planning

This technical and informative step by step book covers planning a timeline, building a team, selecting gear, dealing with visas, permits and handy worksheets (expedition application, medical form, menu planning), and much more.

Climbing: Expedition Planning 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.