Accidents in North American Climbing 2017

by American Alpine Club, Dougald MacDonald (Preface by)

Overview

Published annually since 1948, Accidents in North American Climbing reports on the year's most significant and educational climbing accidents. In each case, we analyze what went wrong, helping climbers prevent or survive similar situations in the future. The 2017 Know the Ropes section is dedicated to the fundamentals of building belay anchors. Danger Zones analyzes accidents in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, helping climbers plan safer ascents of traditional climbs. Many Essentials stories and other sidebars teach critical climbing and first-aid skills.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158939143
Publisher:	American Alpine Club
Publication date:	09/08/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

The American Alpine Club is the nation's leading organization for climbers. Dougald MacDonald, editor, is a longtime climbing and mountaineering journalist.