TY - BOOK AU - Creasey, Malcolm. AU - Banks, Nick. TI - Advanced rock climbing: a step-by-step guide to improving skills SN - 9781844765362 AV - GV200.2 U1 - 796.5223 PY - 2008/// CY - London PB - Southwater KW - Rock climbing N1 - Includes index; Previously published as Rock climbing: moving up the grades N2 - This guide to advanced climbing techniques is aimed at climbers with previous outdoor experience who wish to develop their skills. Aspects of climbing such as multipitch climbs, abseiling and climbing in big crag and mountain environments are explored in detail, together with essential safety topics such as self-rescue, emergency ropework, first aid, advanced navigation and mountain weather forecasting. For the competitively oriented, a section on how to maximize training sessions to achieve the ultimate in strength and endurance is included.--From back cover ER -