Advanced Rock Climbing a practical guide to improving skills
by Creasey, Malcolm; Shepherd, Nigel; Banks, Nick; Gresham, Neil; Wood, RayFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-06-27
Publisher(s): Southwater
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Summary
This authoritative and comprehensive guide to advanced climbing techniques is aimed at climbers with previous outdoor experience who wish to develop their skills, take their pursuit to new levels, and discover new terrains. Aspects of climbing such as multi-pitch climbs, abseiling and climbing in big crag and mountain environments are explored in detail, together with essential safety topics such as self-rescue, emergency ropework, first aid, advanced navigation and mountain weather forecasting. With expert instruction, step-by-step features and over 300 superb action photographs and illustrations, this is the essential handbook for all rock-climbing enthusiasts.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| Advanced Rock Climbing | p. 8 |
| Equipment for the hills | p. 10 |
| The big crag environment | p. 16 |
| Multipitch climbs | p. 24 |
| Abseiling (rappelling) | p. 38 |
| Emergency ropework | p. 48 |
| Further Skills | p. 58 |
| First aid | p. 60 |
| Navigation | p. 66 |
| Mountain weather | p. 80 |
| Advanced Training | p. 92 |
| Rock Around the World | p. 110 |
| Contact Addresses | p. 126 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 126 |
| Index | p. 127 |
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