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About this book
Written by world renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this comprehensive volume will be the go-to resource for the necessities of rock climbing safety. By stressing both fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques, it will be a great resource for both beginners and experienced climbers looking to brush up on their skills.
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1Table of contents
- Introduction: Aim and Scope
- 1. Basic Equipment
- 2. Ropes
- 3. Belay Devices
- 4. Carabiners
- 5. Slings
- 6. Quickdraws
- 7. Cordelettes
- 8. Primary Anchors
- 9. Fixed Anchors
- 10. Anchor Systems
- 11. Belaying
- 12. Sport Climbing Safety
- 13. Rappelling and Rope Ascending
- 14. Multipitch Climbing
- 15. Risk Management
- 16. Leave No Trace
- Off Belay
- Glossary
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors