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 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. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series. Specs: Authors: Clyde Soles, Phil Powers Product Code: 7703 Pages: 224 ISBN: 0-89886-770-3 Binding Information: Paperback Publisher: The Mountaineers Books Publication date: 6/9/2003