The international Handbook of Technical Mountaineering
The international handbook of technical mountaineering is a major new work and an essential reference tool for anyone who climbs at home or abroad.
It describes the skills relevant to all fields of climbing and mountaineering and, arranged alphabetically, takes the reader through techniques from beginner to expert level. The skills covered are all of those ever likely to be needed in situations as diverse as lowland rock climbing, winter mountaineering and on through to the methods needed for ascending fixed ropes when taking part in exhibitions at high altitude.
Includes: international grades, knots, personal equipment, protection, belaying, stance management, impact forces, sports climbing, technical emergency procedures, crevasse rescue, expedition skills.
This highly illustrated and user-friendly book is relevant for the beginner and seasoned mountaineer alike, including as it does skills appropriate for use across all of the climbing areas and mountain ranges of the world.