illust. throughout by b/w. photo's.; "Nigel Shepherd's two hugely successful books, A Manual of Modern Rope Techniques and its complementary volume Further Modem Rope Techniques have been combined to form this one comprehensive guide to ropework. From basic techniques to the skills needed for the Single Pitch Award and the Mountain Instructor Award, beginners and experts alike will find everything they need in this single volume. Nigel Shepherd is a professional mountain guide and was the Training Officer to the British Association of Mountain Guides and, in recent years, their President. He has climbed and guided extensively throughout the world and his writing and photographs are published widely in the outdoor press."; including index - 415 pages. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Illustrator: Photo's. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Mountaineering; Knots; Abseiling; Climbing; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 1841193232. ISBN/EAN: 9781841193236. Inventory No: SPT00010.

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Title

The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques (A Constable guide)

Publisher

Constable, London

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

1841193232

ISBN 13

9781841193236

Binding

Paperback

Illustrator

Photo's

Edition

First Thus.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

N/A.

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Mountaineering

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The sport of climbing has become quite popular in recent years. And for climbers of all abilities the book to have is The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques. Nigel Shepherd, a first-class climber, instructor, and professional mountain guide, covers everything from basic techniques to the skills needed for competitive climbing. Topics include: Top and bottom roping; snow, rock, and ice anchors; abseiling; glacier travel and crevasse rescue; short roping; MIA improvised rescue; double rope technique; retreating from a climb; rope tricks for adventure activities; and much, much more. (4 1/4 x 6 1/2, 416 pages, b&w photos)

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