Self-Rescue

By Fasulo, David|Clelland, Mike
Self-Rescue

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Authors: Fasulo, David|Clelland, Mike
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780762755332
ISBN10: 0762755334
Page Count: 256
Dimensions: 5.9x0.6x8.9
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
Jacket Notes: Whether you need to assist your partner past a difficult section of a climb or rappel down a multipitch route with an injured climber, you owe it to yourself and your fellow climbers to be prepared. Self-Rescue fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance. Now completely updated and revised with the latest techniques--and accompanied by Mike Clelland's clear, detailed illustrations--David Fasulo's Self-Rescue remains the definitive resource on the topic. Look inside to find: - A new approach to self-rescue concepts: terrain, technical ledges, baseline, and belay escapes- Tools and primary systems - Knots and hitches- Anchors and belays- Patient assessment- Terrain assessment- Hands free- Course of action--descend- Course of action--ascend- Course of action--stabilize/shelter in place- Toprope rescue- Second rescue- Leader rescue- Search and rescue

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Thismust-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber should know for safety and self-reliance.
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