Rock climbing : the art of safe ascent

Rock climbing The art of safe ascent

John Long, 1953-

Book - 2021

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Subjects
Rock climbing.
Published
Guilford, Connecticut : FalconGuides [2021]
Language
English
Main Author
John Long, 1953- (author)
Other Authors
Bob Gaines, 1959- (author)
Item Description
"Written by world-renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this go-to resource for the necessities of rock climbing safety stresses both fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques for beginner and advanced climbers."-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description
xi, 320 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781493052844
  • 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
  • Index
  • About the Authors

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