Self-Rescue (How To Climb Series)

Self-Rescue (How To Climb Series)

• SELF-RESCUE 2ND EDITION

<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=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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>