Basic Climbing Anchors

Rock climbing anchors are the foundation of all safe climbing. The ability to place and configure solid, secure anchors in a wide variety of situations is the mark of a seasoned and able climber. In this book, John Long, author of the definitive instructional book "How to Rock Climb!, applies his entertaining and straightforward style to teaching the basic principles and techniques of climbing protection. Climbers will get the lowdown on natural anchors, removable gear anchors such as nuts and camming devices, and fixed gear anchors. The crucial dynamics of equalization and opposition are thoroughly discussed, and useful knots are illustrated in a clear, easy-to-understand format. "Basic Climbing Anchors provides the knowledge you need to keep you--and your partner--safely attached to the vertical world.Long, John is the author of 'Basic Climbing Anchors ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780762724697 and ISBN 0762724692.