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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ROPE TECHNIQUES: A COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK FOR CLIMBERS Shepherd 2002
By Shepherd, Nigel
Price: $19.95


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USA, 2002, 1st US edition. 415 pp, 79 photos. Bound as a durable softcover. Like New.

The sport of climbing is quite popula. 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:
  • Belaying,
  • Rapelling,
  • Top and bottom belaying; 
  • Snow, rock, and ice anchors; 
  • Abseiling; 
  • Glacier travel; 
  • Crevasse rescue; 
  • Short roping; 
  • MIA improvised rescue; 
  • Double rope technique; 
  • Retreating from a climb; 
  • Rope tricks for adventure activities; 
  • and much, much more.

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