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Actions Displays	Rock and Ice Climbing : The History, Practice and Techniques Remove from selection Add to selection TitleRock and Ice Climbing : The History, Practice and Techniques Author Massimo Cappon (author)‎ Massimo Cappon (photographer)‎ Sergio Quaranta (illustrator)‎ Place of publicationLondon PublisherOrbis Year of publication1983 Pagination160 p. IllustrationsIllus., black and white drawings and diagrams, black and white photographs, colour photographs Dimensions24.9 x 31 cm Materialbook Class numberGV200.2 .C3 1983 ISBN0-85613-475-9 Subjectknots and splices, ropes, rock climbing, Mountaineering Rock and Ice Climbing begins with a history of climbing from its origins over two centuries ago to the author's projections for the future. The book includes materials on the Alps, as well as on climbing in North America and the Himalayas. Also an instructive manual of practical techniques, Rock and Ice Climbing is illustrated with numerous easy-to-follow diagrams. It covers everything the aspiring climber needs to know about meteorology, equipment, technique, mountain rescue, safety precautions of all kinds, basic first aid, and a fitness programme which includes diets especially designed for climbers. First published in Italy in 1981 by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore.

TitleRock and Ice Climbing : The History, Practice and Techniques

Author

Place of publicationLondon

PublisherOrbis

Year of publication1983

Pagination160 p.

IllustrationsIllus., black and white drawings and diagrams, black and white photographs, colour photographs

Dimensions24.9 x 31 cm

Materialbook

Class numberGV200.2 .C3 1983

ISBN0-85613-475-9

Rock and Ice Climbing begins with a history of climbing from its origins over two centuries ago to the author's projections for the future. The book includes materials on the Alps, as well as on climbing in North America and the Himalayas. Also an instructive manual of practical techniques, Rock and Ice Climbing is illustrated with numerous easy-to-follow diagrams. It covers everything the aspiring climber needs to know about meteorology, equipment, technique, mountain rescue, safety precautions of all kinds, basic first aid, and a fitness programme which includes diets especially designed for climbers. First published in Italy in 1981 by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore.