The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques: A Comprehensive Handbook for Climbers - Couverture souple

Shepherd, Nigel

 
9780762746781: The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques: A Comprehensive Handbook for Climbers
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0762746785 ISBN 13 : 9780762746781
Editeur : Falcon Guides, 2007

Synopsis

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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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Falcon Guides
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0762746785
ISBN 13 
9780762746781
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
360
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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