1001 Climbing Tips

This is no regular instruction manual- it's much more useful than that. This is a massive collection of all those little tips that make a real difference when at the crag, in the mountains, or when you're planning your next big trip. Tips are organized by eight primary categories: BASICS (tips 1-24) - From how best to rope up and the importance of climbing partnerships, to racking your gear correctly and how to sleep in a harness. SAFETY (tips 241-327) - The name of the game in climbing is staying alive and coming home in one piece. This section covers loose rock, rescue, dealing with heat and what to do if you get caught out. BIG WALL (tips 328-434) - Knowledge on tackling large multi-pitch climbs, with advanced topics such as pegging, jumaring, hauling and speed climbing. These tips will be an aid both to those new to multi-pitch climbing, as well as more experienced climbers. ICE (tips 435-481) - Tips on all aspects of ice climbing, including movement, protection, looking after your