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The Mountain Guide Manual
The Comprehensive Reference--From Belaying to Rope Systems and Self-Rescue
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eBook - ePub
The Mountain Guide Manual
The Comprehensive Reference--From Belaying to Rope Systems and Self-Rescue
About this book
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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Publisher
Falcon GuideseBook ISBN
9781493025152
Year
2017Table of contents
- 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
- About the Authors