Self-Rescue Paperback / softback
by David Fasulo
Illustrated by Mike Clelland
Part of the How To Climb Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
The must-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers Whether you need to assist your partner past a difficult section of a climb or rappel down a multipitch route with an injured climber, you owe it to yourself and your fellow climbers to be prepared.
How to Climb (TM): Self-Rescue fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance. The first edition of this book was the authority on rescue techniques for rock climbers.
Now completely updated and revised with the latest techniques-and accompanied by Mike Clelland's clear, detailed illustrations-David Fasulo's How to Climb (TM): Self-Rescue remains the definitive resource on the topic.
Contents1. Transition Model 2. Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes 3.
Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue4. Knots and Hitches5. Anchors and Belays6. Patient Assessment7. Terrain Assessment8. Hands Free 9. Course of Action - Descend10. Course of Action - Ascend11. Course of Action - Stabilize/Shelter in Place12. Top-Rope Rescue13. Second Rescue14. Leader Rescue 15. Search and Rescue16. Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents 17. Skills Assessment
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:01/08/2011
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- ISBN:9780762755332
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:01/08/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780762755332
