How to Climb: Toproping (2nd Edition)

Rock Climbing for the Outdoor Beginner

How to Climb: Toproping (2nd Edition)
Bob Gaines
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Paperback
h234 x 191mm - 256pg
1 Oct 2020 US
9781493047819
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"Toproping" is rock climbing with the rope anchored at the top of the climb, as opposed to "lead" climbing, where a climber places protection as he or she goes. Having a top anchor lessens the potential distance of a fall and creates a more controlled situation in which to hone your climbing technique. Toproping is at the heart of learning to climb, and being able to safely set up and manage toprope situations is a critical component in the development of any climber. While it seems simple on the surface, topropes must be rigged and configured properly in accordance with sound safety principles--and that' s where this book comes in.

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Bob Gaines began rock climbing at Joshua Tree in the 1970s. Since then he has pioneered over 500400 first ascents in the park. Bob began his career as a professional rock climbing guide in 1983 and is an American Mountain Guides Association Certified Rock Instructor. Bob is the coauthor of Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual, which is the textbook for the AMGA' s single pitch instructor program. the owner of Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School, which offers classes and guided climbs at Joshua Tree. In 2008 Vertical Adventures was voted the #1 rock climbing school in America by Outside magazine. Bob has worked extensively in the film business as a climbing stunt coordinator. He has coordinated over fortythirty television commercials, and he was Sylvester Stallone' s climbing instructor for the movie Cliffhanger. Bob doubled for William Shatner in the movie Star Trek V, as Captain Kirk free soloing on El Capitan in Yosemite. An AMGA Certified Rock Climbing Instructor, Bob currently teaches the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course at Joshua Tree. HeBob has worked extensively training US military special forces, including the elite US Navy SEALeal Team 6, and is known for his technical expertise in anchoring and rescue techniques. Bob is also the author of Best Climbs Joshua Tree National Park, and Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks, Rappelling, Advanced Rock Climbing, and the co-author of Rock Climbing Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks (with Randy Vogel) andof Climbing Anchors and the Climbing Anchors Field Guide (with John Long). Bob splits his time between his residences in Irvine and Joshua Tree, California. Bob' s other passion is fly fishing. He currently holds 12 International Game Fish Association world records.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781493047819
Published: 1 Oct 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Falcon Guides
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Format: Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 191mm
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 612g
Pages: 256

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