num_pages: 360
description: The sport of climbing has become extremely popular in recent years. For climbers of all abilities from beginners through professional climbing instructors the book to have is The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques 2nd by Nigel Shepherd. A first-class climber instructor and professional mountain guide Shepherd covers everything from the most basic rope techniques to the advanced skills needed for competitive climbing. Topics covered top and bottom roping; snow rock and ice anchors; abseiling; glacier travel and crevasse rescue; short roping; the double rope technique; retreating from a climb; rope tricks for adventure-climbing activities; and much more.
language: English
title: The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques, 2nd: A Comprehensive Handbook for Climbers
publisher: FalconGuides