The Handbook of Climbing: Fully Revised Edition

Fyffe, Allen; Peter, Iain

ISBN 10: 0720720540 / ISBN 13: 9780720720549

Published by Pelham Books, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Handbook of Climbing: Fully Revised Edition
• Publisher: Pelham Books
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0720720540
• ISBN 13: 9780720720549
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1760092293.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 46042863
• Signed: 10/10/2025 10:31:33 AM
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This is a climbing handbook, encompassing the history of the sport, the equipment needed, acquisition of skills, rescue, winter and alpine climbing and hillwalking. It describes the principles and methods of movement on rock, snow and ice, and the correct use of equipment and forms of protection. In many cases a variety of relevant techniques are detailed to allow the reader to select the system appropiate to his individual needs. All the techniques of modern climbing are covered, from those required on road-side crags to those needed on the more ambitious ascents of major mountains and faces. The text is accompanied by photographs and drawings.

About the Author

Allen Fyffe has been a full-time instructor at Glenmore Lodge, the National Outdoor Training Centre in Scotland.