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Advanced rock climbing : mastering sport and trad climbing / Bob Gaines.

by Gaines, Bob, 1959- author.

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Guilford, Connecticut : Falcon, [2018]

9781493031399 (paperback : alk. paper) :

1493031392 (paperback : alk. paper)

xv, 195 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Face cllimbing technique -- Crack climbing / by Peter Croft -- Rope, slings, cord, and carabiners -- Anchoring -- Anchor systems -- Sport climbing -- Trad climbing -- Aid climbing -- Aoloing -- Belaying -- Rappelling -- Rescue and assistance skills -- Knots -- Risk management -- Leave no trace ethics.

"Advanced Rock Climbing, written by AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, covers concepts and topics for today's rock climbers looking to take their skills and experience to the next level. Combining up-to-date and complete information on toproping, anchors, rappelling, safety and rescue techniques, gear, and so much more in one comprehensive book, Advanced Rock Climbing is a must-have title for any serious climber or climbing instructor. Inside you'll find: *Detailed and thorough instructions on face climbing, crack climbing, and anchor systems; *In-depth information on aid climbing, including the Yosemite Method Best practices for leading sport and trad climbs; *The latest rescue and assistance techniques. And much, much more!"--Amazon.com.

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