--- product_id: 66396577 title: "Mountaincraft and Leadership, fourth edition" price: "€ 0.27" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/66396577-mountaincraft-and-leadership-fourth-edition store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Mountaincraft and Leadership, fourth edition **Price:** € 0.27 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mountaincraft and Leadership, fourth edition - **How much does it cost?** € 0.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/66396577-mountaincraft-and-leadership-fourth-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mountaincraft and Leadership was first published in 1969 and went through three editions, with numerous reprints, before this fourth edition. It has become established as one of the authoritative texts in the field of UK mountaineering and hillwalking, both for the recreational participant and those leading others in the hills. It is now published by The Mountain Training Boards of England and Scotland. With the death of Eric Langmuir this new edition has been thoroughly rewritten by a team of experts and specialists to bring it up to date and incorporate latest thinking and developments in equipment and access legislation. Chapters include: Navigation, Hillwalking Technique, Campcraft and Expeditions, Food and Nutrition, Access and Conservation, Security on Steep Ground, River Crossing, Mountain Weather, Mountain Hypothermia, Effects of Heat, First Aid, Incident Management and Mountain Rescue, Party Leadership, Technique on Snow and Ice, Security on Snow and Ice, Snow and Avalanches and Cold Injury. New illustrations and diagrams have been commissioned to support the revised text to enhance this fully comprehensive text. Review: Quintessentially phenomenal - Quintessentially phenomenal. This text is a must for everyone around the world planning any type of expedition. It is composed very articulately, easy to read, easy to understand, easy to learn and in a very pleasant font. It is packed full with essential information to help the novice such as me, but also a perfect reference text for the seasoned professional. I am still reading this, not quite finished but I absolutely love this. It is my almost definitive source for planning my expeditions. Review: Timeless. - An excellent guide. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 511,811 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 850 in Climbing & Mountaineering (Books) 1,452 in Hiking & Walking Holidays 5,445 in Active Outdoor Pursuits | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 55 Reviews | ## Images ![Mountaincraft and Leadership, fourth edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IPmSPWz9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quintessentially phenomenal *by H***A on 20 February 2016* Quintessentially phenomenal. This text is a must for everyone around the world planning any type of expedition. It is composed very articulately, easy to read, easy to understand, easy to learn and in a very pleasant font. It is packed full with essential information to help the novice such as me, but also a perfect reference text for the seasoned professional. I am still reading this, not quite finished but I absolutely love this. It is my almost definitive source for planning my expeditions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless. *by S***D on 28 October 2023* An excellent guide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An updated classic *by D***S on 19 May 2014* This is a long standing compendium of good advice about mountain craft and leadership. This new edition is an updated version of previous texts. The book still feels like a text book, but underneath the descriptions you can still sense the basic love of the hills that drives its writers. Its chapter on navigation is first class. I think the bit on compass use is slightly long, and I'm not sure it fully gets to grips with the pros and cons of GPS systems which are coming more into use these days. I still like its old fashioned, but entirely correct assertion that accurate use of the map is the key ability for safe hill walking. Issues of speed and accuracy are well covered. How fast can you cover the ground? How fast do groups move? How fast will your particular group go? Issues of dealing with mountain hazards such as stream crossings are well covered. Techniques for support and assistance are well described- but I couldn't help feeling that the basic message coming through was "better still, avoid the hazard- go round it, anticipate it...walk upstream a bit...etc" Issues about group leadership are well covered. the context is very much about leading groups of children and teenagers- but I think its basic rules of party discipline and management are very helpful and sensible, and adaptable to other leadership age ranges and contexts. The key point is that leadership is about the others you are leading, not the leader's own personal growth and development. If the leader is learning anything it's about how to lead the group, not primary knowledge of a new mountain. The leader's basic mountain skills need to be so well honed that they can reliably be taken for granted, and the focus can be on leading the group. This is a classic hillwalking text, obviously aimed at mountain leaders- but with much in it for all of us who enjoy walking the hills. With this book we will know how to do this with more safety and accuracy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/66396577-mountaincraft-and-leadership-fourth-edition](https://www.desertcart.be/products/66396577-mountaincraft-and-leadership-fourth-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-09*