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Informationen zum Autor Pete 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 highest UK instructional qualification! and 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 frequent contributor to various magazines and web sites! he is the author of several climbing books! including Sport Climbing published by Cicerone. Klappentext Pete 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 highest UK instructional qualification, and 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 frequent contributor to various magazines and web sites, he is the author of several climbing books, including Sport Climbing published by Cicerone. Zusammenfassung This guidebook! covering all the basic rock climbing skills and climbing equipment! is invaluable not only for beginners but also for climbers wanting to increase their technical knowledge of climbing single- and multi-pitch routes. Written by one of the UK's top mountain instructors. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Introduction Part 1: Basics 1 Getting Started 2 Equipment 3 Knots Part 2: Skills 4 Tying On 5 Climbing Calls 6 Moving on Rock 7 Placing Gear 8 Belaying Part 3: Climbing 9 Leading 10 Seconding a Climb 11 Abseiling 12 Multi-pitch Routes 13 Top- and Bottom-roping Appendix 1: Fall Factors and Forces Appendix 2: Selected Climbing Venues Appendix 3: Glossary Index
