THE CLIMBER'S HANDBOOK. By Garth Hattingh. Second edition.

Hattingh (Garth).

ISBN 10: 0811735672 / ISBN 13: 9780811735674

Editore: Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 2009, 2008

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2009). (1998) 2008 2nd edition. 4to paperback (217 x 279mm). Pp160. Colour photographs and illustrations throughout, bibliography, foreword by Chris Bonnington. A fine new copy. "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." Chapters include:- The climber's environment; Rock climbing essentials; Sport climbing; Traditional climbing; Big wall and aid climbing; Snow and ice climbing; Alpine climbing. Appendices include: Expeditions; Basic navigation; First-aid and rescue techniques; Rock climbing grading systems; Mountaineering associations. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 16.95.

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• Titolo: THE CLIMBER'S HANDBOOK. By Garth Hattingh. Second edition.
• Editore: Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 2009
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0811735672
• ISBN 13: 9780811735674
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: new

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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.

Informazioni sull?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).