Authorstatement:
David J. Fasulo; Illustrations by Mike Clelland
isbn13:
9780762755332
Series:
How To Climb Series
Bookid:
3689265
Price:
16.95
Description 1 ID:
BPC
Description 1:
<DIV><DIV>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. <I>Self-Rescue</I> fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance. <BR>Now completely updated and revised with the latest techniques—and accompanied by Mike Clelland’s clear, detailed illustrations—David Fasulo’s <I>Self-Rescue</I> remains the definitive resource on the topic. </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Look inside to find:<BR>• A new approach to self-rescue concepts: terrain, technical ledges, baseline, and belay escapes<BR>• Tools and primary systems <BR>• Knots and hitches<BR>• Anchors and belays<BR>• Patient assessment<BR>• Terrain assessment<BR>• Hands free<BR>• Course of action—descend<BR>• Course of action—ascend<BR>• Course of action—stabilize/shelter in place<BR>• Toprope rescue<BR>• Second rescue<BR>• Leader rescue<BR>• Search and rescue</DIV></DIV>
Description 2 ID:
CBC
Description 2:
<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>The must-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers</B></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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. <I>How to Climb™: Self-Rescue</I> fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance. </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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 <I>How to Climb™: Self-Rescue</I> remains the definitive resource on the topic.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B></B> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>Contents</B></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst>1. Transition Model </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>2. Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagra
phCxSpMiddle>3. Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>4. Knots and Hitches</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>5. Anchors and Belays</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>6. Patient Assessment</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>7. Terrain Assessment</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>8. Hands Free </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>9. Course of Action – Descend</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>10. Course of Action – Ascend</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>11. Course of Action – Stabilize/Shelter in Place</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>12. Top-Rope Rescue</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>13. Second Rescue</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space
: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>14. Leader Rescue </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>15. Search and Rescue</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>16. Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 268.0pt" class=ListParagraphCxSpLast>17. Skills Assessment </DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description 3 ID:
BD
Description 3:
<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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.<BR></DIV>
Description 4 ID:
AI
Description 4:
<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><B>David Fasulo</B> has been a member of the American Mountain Guide Association since 1989 and is currently an AMGA-certified single-pitch instructor and New York State licensed guide specializing in self-rescue courses. </DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Vote:
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Pages:
256
Paperback
Media Desc:
Book
Publication Date:
2011-06-01 00:00:00
Ean:
978-0-7627-5533-2
Author node reference:
David Fasulo
Mike Clelland
Activities:
Outdoor Skills
Climbing
Imprint:
FalconGuides