Climbing Manual

The essential guide to rock climbing

Nigel Shepherd (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

176 Seiten

2014
J H Haynes & Co Ltd (Verlag)
9780857333100 (ISBN)

Infos

The Haynes Climbing Manual is a thoroughly modern introduction to this growing adventure sport, written by an experienced mountain guide, photographer and author. From getting started with equipment, clothing, fitness and basic skills through to advanced techniques and coping with tricky situations, this manual is packed with practical step-by-step sequences and inspirational photography, making it the perfect guide for the novice or intermediate climber.

Autor

Nigel Shepherd began climbing aged 11 in Wales and became a qualified International Mountain Guide in 1979. Since then he has pioneered climbs in the UK, New Zealand, North America and Greenland, and continues to work in all aspects of mountaineering in many parts of the world. He has written several books and many magazine articles, and his photography has been published in the Independent, The Times and the Daily Telegraph, as well as outdoor magazines and manufacturers’ brochures.

Inhalt

Clear and modern introduction for beginners by a highly experienced climber and author. Hundreds of step-by-step photos explain techniques. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of climbing to provide a solid foundation for the beginner. Trusted Haynes approach: clear and authoritative instruction, illustrated in colour throughout.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.4.2014
• Verlagsort: Sparkford
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 210 x 270 mm
• Gewicht: 797 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport
• ISBN-13: 9780857333100 / 9780857333100
• Zustand: Neuware