GENTLE EXPEDITIONS

Climbing expeditions can have a major impact on the environment, particularly
on highly traveled peaks. Gentle Expeditions demonstrates how to plan and
execute a low-impact expedition. The book covers such topics as selecting an
environmentally conscious leader; packing light; choosing gear; dealing with
human waste; and deciding whether to use supplemental oxygen. Other
considerations for a gentle expedition include being respectful of local
people and establishing and maintaining low-impact base and high camps.