A Complete Guide to Rope Techniques
Published on 28. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-84119-323-6 (ISBN)
Description
Nigel Shepherd's two hugely successful books, A Manual of Modern Rope Techniques and Further Modern Rope Techniques have been brought together to form this comprehensive guide to ropework. From basic techniques to the skills needed for the Single Pitch Award and the Mountain Instructors Award, beginners and experts alike will find everything they need in this single volume. Topics covered include: glacier travel and crevasse rescue; abseiling; snow, rock and ice anchors; short roping; MIA improvised rescue; double rope technique; retreating from a climb; rope tricks for adventure activities; top and bottom roping.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
b&w photos
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
485 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84119-323-6 (9781841193236)
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Person
Nigel Shepherd is himself a professional mountain guide. His writing and photographs are published widely throughout the outdoor press.