Book Description
Inside you'll find everything the beginning climber needs to know about toproping, told from an anecdotal point of view by S. Peter Lewis, Executive Director of the AMGA and an expert in his field. Discover basic and advanced anchor set-ups, belay techniques, how to lower from fixed anchors and more. Photos help guide you through complex toproping situations, and tips are given for problem-solving in the field. Includes a complete glossary of terms and quick-reference index.

From the Back Cover
Inside you'll find everything the beginning climber needs to know about toproping: basic and advanced anchor set-ups, belay techniques, lowering from fixed anchors and more. Photos help guide the reader through complex toproping situations. Told from an anecdotal point of view, this book sets guidelines for problem solving in the field. Includes information on group management, glossary of terms and index. <b>Availability note:</b> Toproping is out of print as of late June 2001, with a new edition in production. Please don't use this page to order for a little while. You likely can still obtain the title in stores and large booksites such as or bn.com. This page will be updated with the new edition as soon as we have it to send you. Thanks.


About the Author
S. Peter Lewis started mountain guiding in 1983. He has worked for outdoor magazines and newspapers, and was photo editor for Yankee Rock & Ice, a history of New England climbing. He lives in Golden, Colorado, with his wife and two children. Peter is the Executive Director of the American Mountain Guides Association.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Inside you'll find everything the beginning climber needs to know about toproping: basic and advanced anchor set-ups, belay techniques, lowering from fixed anchors and more. Photos help guide the reader through complex toproping situations. Told from an anecdotal point of view, this book sets guidelines for problem solving in the field. Includes information on group management, glossary of terms and index.

SYNOPSIS

Inside you'll find everything the beginning climber needs to know about toproping, told from an anecdotal point of view by S. Peter Lewis, Executive Director of the AMGA and an expert in his field. Discover basic and advanced anchor set-ups, belay techniques, how to lower from fixed anchors and more. Photos help guide you through complex toproping situations, and tips are given for problem-solving in the field. Includes a complete glossary of terms and quick-reference index.

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