Rock Climbing: Introduction to Essential Technical Skills for Leaders and Seconds - Softcover

Hill, Pete

 
9781852845292: Rock Climbing: Introduction to Essential Technical Skills for Leaders and Seconds
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1852845295 ISBN 13: 9781852845292
Verlag: Cicerone Press Ltd, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Rock climbing is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and this book is designed for anyone who wishes to take it up as a sport. Covering all the basic technical skills needed, it is also invaluable for those who already climb but would like to increase their technical knowledge on both single- and multi-pitch routes, and for parents of young climbers needing to learn more about their child's chosen sport.Written by one of the UK's top mountain instructors, the books cover all aspects of climbing in a clear and accessible format.Whether you are just starting out or are already experienced on rock, the contents of this book will help you to enjoy climbing safely and with confidence.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Pete Hill MIC, FRGS has climbed in many continents and countries across the world, including first ascents in the Himalayas. He is a holder of the MIC award, the top UK instructional qualification, and has been delivering rock and mountain sports courses at the highest level for a number of years. He is a member of the Alpine Club, honorary life member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. A lack of common sense has caused him to be found on the north faces of the Eiger and Matterhorn in winter, as well as on a number of other extreme routes climbed in difficult conditions in the European Alps, Africa, Nepal and India. Pete lives in Scotland and has two daughters, Rebecca and Samantha. A frequent contributor to various magazines and websites, he is also author of The International Handbook of Technical Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sport Climbing, and co-author (with Stuart Johnston) of the globally successful The Mountain Skills Training Handbook. He runs both summer and winter skills courses from beginner through to advanced level.

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Verlag
Cicerone Press Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2007
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1852845295
ISBN 13 
9781852845292
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
192
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