International Mountain Rescue Handbook Author:Hamis MacInnes Since its first appearance in1972, this has been the standard handbook of rescue teams throughout the world. Now updated to include the latest techniques and developments, this profusely illustrated masterwork covers all aspects of equipment, rescue dogs, snow structure, avalanche search, technical rescue techniques, radio and location devices, ... more »helicopters--every critical element of modern search and rescue. International mountaineer Hamish MacInnes has been a world authority on mountain rescue for four decades; his pioneering rescue techniques are standard practice throughout the world.« less