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Climbing Self Rescue: Improvising Solutions for Serious Situations (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

by Andy Tyson

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When your climbing team is in trouble on the mountain--how to get yourself out of a jam without calling 911.

Book News Annotation:

International mountain guides Tyson and Loomis teach climbers how to analyze problems such as a stuck rope or injured partner and improvise solutions to them. They describe a variety of self-rescue procedures for teams of two or more that utilize items found on a typical climbing rack (rope, carabiners, slings, cord, etc.). More than 100 b&w photographs clearly illustrate the techniques discussed.
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International mountain guides Tyson and Loomis teach climbers how to analyze problems such as a stuck rope or injured partner and improvise solutions to them. They describe a variety of self-rescue procedures for teams of two or more that utilize items found on a typical climbing rack (rope, carabiners, slings, cord, etc.). More than 100 b&w photographs clearly illustrate the techniques discussed. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780898867725
Author:
Tyson, Andy
Publisher:
Mountaineers Books
Author:
Loomis, Molly
Subject:
Mountaineering
Subject:
Search and rescue operations
Subject:
Mountaineering accidents
Subject:
Rock climbing -- Safety measures.
Subject:
Outdoors-Mountaineering
Series:
Mountaineers Outdoor Expert
Publication Date:
20060531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.46x6.90x.54 in. 1.03 lbs.
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