Guide to Climbing

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Stackpole Books, 2005 - 192 pagine
From conquering great peaks to scaling a challenging boulder, the thrill of climbing endures. And new techniques, materials, and advances in technology have made it possible for climbers to tackle just about any surface or rock type. Guide to Climbing covers all branches of climbing, discussing techniques, equipment, and the ethics of climbing. It also addresses mountain leadership, from the physical aspects of leading a pitch to the mental challenges of inspring confidence. Sections on advanced training explore controlling fear and specialized physical preparation.
 

Sommario

Introduction
8
Types of climbing
14
Rock types and terrain
20
27
63
Equipment and gear
74
and reading the rock
93
Descents
122
Sport climbing
128
Bouldering
136
Indoor climbing
142
52
189
Copyright

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Informazioni sull'autore (2005)

Tony Lourens has been involved in rock climbing and mountaineering for thirty years. He has written a number of guide books to southern African climbing areas, and he is editor and publisher of SA Mountain Magazine and runs the Blue Mountain Adventures guiding company.

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