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About this book
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:
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
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Information
Publisher
Falcon GuidesYear
2018eBook ISBN
9781493031405Table of contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Face Climbing Techniques
- Chapter 2. Crack Climbing, by Peter Croft
- Chapter 3. Rope, Slings, Cord, and Carabiners
- Chapter 4. Anchoring
- Chapter 5. Anchor Systems
- Chapter 6. Sport Climbing
- Chapter 7. Trad Climbing
- Chapter 8. Aid Climbing
- Chapter 9. Soloing
- Chapter 10. Belaying
- Chapter 11. Rappelling
- Chapter 12. Rescue and Assistance Skills
- Chapter 13. Knots
- Chapter 14. Risk Management
- Chapter 15. Leave No Trace Ethics
- About the Author