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2) Self-rescue
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"Fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber should know for safety and self-reliance"--
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"For the first time, a book has been devoted to the art of placing and configuring secure and safe rock climbing anchors. "How to Rock Climb!", again offers a cogent, informative and definitely entertaining perspective on this, the single most important subject of safe climbing." -back cover.
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One the fastest growing sports in North America is climbing; this film presents portraits of many of the world's top climbers in their own disciplines. Filmed amongst lush mountain landscapes ranging from Alberta to Greenland, the documentary engages the media image of climbing as a reckless, dangerous, life-threatening, and chaotic activity to reveal the obsession with planning and detail demanded by outdoor climbing. With rock, ice, mixed, aid and...
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Rock Climbing Wyoming describes 11 major climbing areas in the state of Wyoming. It offers approximately 550 climbing routes for beginners and experts alike. Maps, color topos, and stunning action photos accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make this an indispensable resource for the best climbing in "Wonderful Wyoming".
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This thoroughly revised and updated new edition of “Better Bouldering” presents all the techniques and tricks gleaned from the thirty-year bouldering career of John Sherman, America's most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Sharing the most recent trends in techniques, equipment, and injury treatment and prevention, Sherman imparts his insider knowledge of the sport through colorful instructional text and "combat" stories from his own bouldering...
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Traditional Lead Climbing is the first and only guidebook intended to teach rock climbers how to lead with gear. Unlike other types of climbing such as sport and direct-aid climbing, "trad" climbing relies on placing your own gear as you climb from the ground. It's also one of the more dangerous climbing activities, where expert guidance is a must. This invaluable guide gives step-by-step descriptions of equipment, rope management, and techniques....
13) Cliffhanger!
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"Two young boys learn how teamwork and quick thinking help climbers stay safe on the rocks."--Back cover.
14) Climbing
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"The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . ."—Conrad Anker
For nearly 60 years it's been revered as the "bible" of mountaineering–and now it's even better than ever
The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century
New edition—fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations
Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering:...
For nearly 60 years it's been revered as the "bible" of mountaineering–and now it's even better than ever