Complete Guide to Rope Techniques: A Comprehensive Handbook For Climbers (Guide to Series) - Tapa blanda

Shepherd, Nigel

 
9780762746781: Complete Guide to Rope Techniques: A Comprehensive Handbook For Climbers (Guide to Series)
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ISBN 10: 0762746785 ISBN 13: 9780762746781
Editorial: Falcon Guides, 2007

Sinopsis

The sport of climbing has become extremely popular in recent years. For climbers of all abilities, from beginners through professional climbing instructors, the book to have is The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques, 2nd by Nigel Shepherd. A first-class climber, instructor, and professional mountain guide, Shepherd covers everything from the most basic rope techniques to the advanced skills needed for competitive climbing. Topics covered include: top and bottom roping; snow, rock, and ice anchors; abseiling; glacier travel and crevasse rescue; short roping; the double rope technique; retreating from a climb; rope tricks for adventure-climbing activities; and much more.

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Acerca del autor

Nigel Shepherd is a professional mountain guide and was the Training Officer to the British Association of Mountain Guides, serving also as its president. He has climbed and guided extensively throughout the world. His writing and photographs are widely published in the outdoor media.

De la contraportada

Essential reading for beginners, advanced climbers, and professional instructors

For climbers of all abilities, understanding and executing efficient rope management is crucial for safe climbing.

The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques provides the essential knowledge needed for normal day-to-day climbing, from basic tying-on and belaying methods to more advanced skills needed for competitive climbing. Each technique is presented in a simple and straightforward manner and is broken down into its individual components.

Look inside to find:

Useful knots and basic techniques

Top and bottom roping

Snow, rock, and ice anchors

Abseiling

Ascending a fixed rope

Escaping from the system

Direct belays and belaying techniques

Glacier travel and crevasse rescue

Improvised rescues

Short roping

Double-rope technique

Single pitch climbing

And much more

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Editorial
Falcon Guides
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0762746785
ISBN 13 
9780762746781
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
360
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