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Book Synopsis: The must-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers 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. How to Climb™: Self-Rescue fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance. The first edition of this book was the authority on rescue techniques for rock climbers. Now completely updated and revised with the latest techniques—and accompanied by Mike Clelland’s clear, detailed illustrations—David Fasulo’s How to Climb™: Self-Rescue remains the definitive resource on the topic.
Contents:
- Transition Model
- Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes
- Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue
- 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
- Top-Rope Rescue
- Second Rescue
- Leader Rescue
- Search and Rescue
- Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents
- Skills Assessment
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Are you a serious climber looking to enhance your safety and self-reliance? Look no further than the self-rescue techniques found in the How to Climb™: Self-Rescue book. This must-have handbook is the ultimate resource for climbers who want to be prepared for any situation. Whether you need to assist a partner through a challenging section or rescue an injured climber, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to ensure a successful and safe climb.
Updated and revised with the latest techniques, How to Climb™: Self-Rescue is the definitive guide on the topic. You won't find a more comprehensive resource that fully describes and illustrates a variety of self-rescue techniques. Written by David Fasulo and accompanied by the detailed illustrations of Mike Clelland, this book will be your go-to reference for all things related to rescue techniques.
From knots and hitches to patient and terrain assessment, this book covers it all. You'll learn how to effectively analyze select rescues and accidents, develop a course of action for different scenarios, and even gain the knowledge and skills to conduct search and rescue operations. With each chapter, you'll build upon your existing knowledge, developing the skills necessary to become a self-reliant and safety-conscious climber.
Don't compromise your safety or that of your fellow climbers. Invest in your climbing skills and equip yourself with the How to Climb™: Self-Rescue book. Click here to get your copy now and start climbing with confidence!
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