The Climber's Handbook - Brossura

Hattingh, Garth

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0811735672 ISBN 13: 9780811735674

Casa editrice: Stackpole Books, 2008

Riassunto

New updated edition of a bestselling climbing book with many new photos

Skills and techniques for all climbing styles including rock, snow, ice, and alpine climbing

The latest in specialist climbing equipment plus emergency and rescue techniques

Climbing, one of the world's fastest growing sports, is a demanding discipline requiring concentration, courage, physical strength and dexterity, specific equipment and skills, and a thorough knowledge of the climbing environment. Respected mountaineer Garth Hattingh gives clear instruction on all forms of climbing, from sport climbing to scaling Alpine peaks. The sport is explained in detail, with solid information on current equipment, techniques, skills, navigation methods, and emergency procedures. Stunning pictures and clear diagrams inspire and inform both new enthusiasts and experienced climbers. The text has been fully updated by the author and new images showcase the very latest in techniques and equipment.

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L'autore:

Garth Hattingh has been involved in climbing and other related adventure activities for over 30 years. He has climbed extensively in Southern Africa, as well as in Europe and both North and South America. At the forefront of mountain leadership and rock climbing training in South Africa, he has also written the hugely successful Top Climbs of the World, as well as a couple of new titles, Adventure Sports: Rock and Wall Climbing and Extreme Rock and Ice: 25 of the World's Great Climbs (both published by New Holland).

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• Editore: Stackpole Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0811735672
• ISBN 13: 9780811735674
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 160