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Basic Rope Skills for Climbers

Basic Rope Skills for Climbers

by NigelShepherd (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.66
Synopsis

Nigel Shepherd, the author of The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques, presents the basics of ropework in a simplified format, ideal both for those starting out climbing, and for more experienced climbers who want to introduce their friends and family to the sport.



It covers basic kit, anchors and belaying, and techniques for top and bottom roping, Trad and sport climbing, as well as abseiling, and teaches the use of knots, slings, nuts and camming devices with extensive step-by-step photography.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 128
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 20 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0711228663
ISBN 13: 9780711228665

Media Reviews
A fun, easy to read and more importantly easy to use book for folk just starting out whowant to get out and get started with the minimum of fuss. Does exactly what it says on the cover, with lots of smiley faces to boot! Mountain Leader Training Newsletter A perfect book for anyone proposing to take out beginners, or for a child's Christmas stocking. Irish Mountain Log
Author Bio

Nigel Shepherd began climbing aged 11 in Wales and became a qualified International Mountain Guide in 1979. Since then he has pioneered climbs in the UK, New Zealand, North America and Greenland, and continues to work in all aspects of mountaineering in many parts of the world. He has written several books and many magazine articles, and his photography has been published in The Independent, The Times and the Daily Telegraph, as well as outdoor magazines and manufacturers' brochures.