Basic Rope Skills for Climbers

By Nigel Shepherd


Basic Rope Skills for Climbers
Online price: £14.99
Paperback, 128 pages
Published: 20th August 2009

Category: General, Outdoor Guides


Nigel Shepherd, the author of The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques, presents the basics of ropework in a simplified format, ideal both for those starting out climbing, and for more experienced climbers who want to introduce their friends and family to the sport.

It covers basic kit, anchors and belaying, and techniques for top and bottom roping, Trad and sport climbing, as well as abseiling, and teaches the use of knots, slings, nuts and camming devices with extensive step-by-step photography.

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A fun, easy to read and more importantly easy to use book for folk just starting out whowant to get out and get started with the minimum of fuss. Does exactly what it says on the cover, with lots of smiley faces to boot! - Mountain Leader Training Newsletter

A perfect book for anyone proposing to take out beginners, or for a child's Christmas stocking. - Irish Mountain Log

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Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 128 pages
ISBN: 9780711228665
Format: 210mm x 200mm
300 colour photographs

BIC Code: WSZG
BISAC Code:  SPO029000
Imprint: Frances Lincoln


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