In mountaineering, preparation is the critical factor for a successful climb, whether the climber is a novice or an experienced veteran. This book covers the essentials for climbers, including: logistics and planning, equipment, team selection, first aid, acclimatization, fitness and training, nutrition for training and expeditions, psychological skills in the outdoors, and leadership. Editors Cooke (sports and exercise science, Leeds Metropolitan U. U.K.), Bunting (training director and co-founder, My Peak Potential, a learning and development center, Germany), O'Hara (sports performance physiology, Leeds Metropolitan U.), and 13 co-authors contributed to the book. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)