The Mountain Guide Manual
The Comprehensive Reference--From Belaying to Rope Systems and Self-Rescue
Published on 15. May 2017
320 pages
978-1-4930-2515-2 (ISBN)
Description
Written by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) certified mountain guides Marc Chauvin and Rob Coppolillo, The Mountain Guide Manual is the go-to reference for novice and experienced mountain guides, as well as advanced recreationalists. Covering everything from rope systems and belaying to advice on group dynamics and rescuing, the manual combines practical how-to instruction with clear graphics, illustrations, and awe-inspiring alpine imagery.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
2 Charts, 243 Color Photos, 2 Tables
File size
44,31 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-2515-2 (9781493025152)
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Rob Coppolillo | Marc Chauvin
The Mountain Guide Manual
The Comprehensive Reference from Belaying to Rope Systems and Self-Rescue
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05/2017
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Persons
Marc Chauvin and Rob Coppolilloare both certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA). Chauvin helped create the American Mountain Guides Association in the 1990s and has assisted in developing their curricula over the past 25 years. He's currently the senior member of the AMGA Instruction Team. Coppolillo has written for Climbing and Skiing, and is a contributing editor for Elevation Outdoors magazine. He is the author of Holy Spokes: A Biking Bible for Everyone.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 1. Body, Mind, and the Toolbox
- CHAPTER 2. Gear and Strategy
- CHAPTER 3. Leader Protection
- CHAPTER 4. Belay Anchors
- CHAPTER 5. Belaying
- CHAPTER 6. Ropes Systems: Double, Twin, Parallel, Caterpillar
- CHAPTER 7. Stance Management
- CHAPTER 8. Transitions
- CHAPTER 9. Alpine Rock: Approaches, Descents, and Variable Terrain
- CHAPTER 10. Glacier and Snow Travel
- CHAPTER 11. Technical Ice
- CHAPTER 12. Self-Rescue
- Afterword
- Index
- About the Authors
