Advanced Rock Climbing
Published on 1. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-1-4930-3139-9 (ISBN)
Description
Recommended by the American Mountain Guides Association
Advanced Rock Climbing, written by AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, covers concepts and topics for today's rock climbers looking to take their skills and experience to the next level. Combining up-to-date and complete information on toproping, anchors, rappelling, safety and rescue techniques, gear, and so much more in one comprehensive book, Advanced Rock Climbing is a must-have title for any serious climber or climbing instructor. Inside you'll find:
?Detailed and thorough instructions on face climbing, crack climbing, and anchor systems
?In-depth information on aid climbing, including the Yosemite Method
?Best practices for leading sport and trad climbs
?The latest rescue and assistance techniques
And much, much more!
Advanced Rock Climbing, written by AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, covers concepts and topics for today's rock climbers looking to take their skills and experience to the next level. Combining up-to-date and complete information on toproping, anchors, rappelling, safety and rescue techniques, gear, and so much more in one comprehensive book, Advanced Rock Climbing is a must-have title for any serious climber or climbing instructor. Inside you'll find:
?Detailed and thorough instructions on face climbing, crack climbing, and anchor systems
?In-depth information on aid climbing, including the Yosemite Method
?Best practices for leading sport and trad climbs
?The latest rescue and assistance techniques
And much, much more!
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
557 Color Photos
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-3139-9 (9781493031399)
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E-Book
05/2018
Falcon Press Publishing
€22.74
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Persons
Bob Gaines has been a professional rock climbing guide since 1983 and is the owner of Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School, voted the top rock climbing school in America by Outside magazine. Bob has worked extensively in the film business as a climbing stunt coordinator. He was Sylvester Stallone's climbing instructor for Cliffhanger and doubled for William Shatner in Star Trek V as Captain Kirk free-soloing on El Capitan. He is the author of several Falcon rock climbing guides and instruction books, including Best Climbs Joshua Tree National Park, Toproping, Rappelling, and the co-author of Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual, and Climbing Anchors.