The Mountaineering Handbook

It's a wonderful book. It contains a very highly researched mountaineering knowledge. You won't regret it buying. Make your basics clear before going to the mountains because in the mountains your basic knowledge will save your knowledge in deficult situation. It's important to have the knowledge of mountains before going in the mountains & this book has the proper knowledge for it. The author himself is a professional mountaineer & one of the senior marathon runner in India. The book itself shows the deep research behind it. It has a proper steps to follow before going to the mountains and also how to prepare yourself. So I personally recommend this book to all the mountaineers & freshers to go through this amazing book. "knowledge doesn't ever go waste". As a professional mountaineer I recommend this book to those who wants to start their journey in mountaineering

Hardly any illustrations or pictures. Just a monotonous, high-level summary of mountaineering, with no depth and details. One can just as well utilize an AI engine to get the same summary. Zero practical use.

Good for reading

'The Mountaineering Handbook' will be useful for the trekker or novice climber wanting to go higher or the veteran climber wanting to brush up on the technicalities in the wilderness. A wide spectrum of issues has been covered like building climbing anchors, belaying, rappelling, jumaring, rock climbing, snow craft, ice craft, avalanches, glaciers, mountain ranges of India, tent-pitching, river-crossing, climate change, and many others. One of the salient features of the book is the emphasis on the physical training exercises and the admission process to mountaineering institutes.

If you have ever watched a motivational movie, you should read this book for real life motivation. As the saying goes, AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, this individual is an epitome of it and defies the science of ageing. A well deserved story of what true grit,will power, determination and gradul building of stamina can land you into are few keywords I could highlight. Just don't even blink twice before you get a copy of this masterpiece. Just go for it....

Great book not only the mountaineering, it will also tell uh the experience of a fittest man in india who has just proved age is just a number. Who him self done a mountaineering course at the age of 61 and still exploring new things. Thank you sanjai sir for this book keep writing and keep inspiring us

please dont waste your valueable time and money in this book. the author does not know what he is trying to say

"The Mountaineering Handbook" is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced climbers. It covers a wide range of topics, including climbing techniques, safety measures, and environmental awareness. The author, Sanjai Banerji, brings his expertise as an ultra-marathon runner and mountaineer to provide practical insights. The book emphasizes physical training exercises necessary for mountaineering and addresses important subjects like acclimatization, avalanche rescue, and first-aid. Author's background in journalism and his dedication to preserving natural beauty shine through as he highlights principles of responsible mountaineering. With a clear focus on fitness and environmental stewardship, this handbook is an informative guide for anyone interested in exploring the mountains.