Author : American Alpine Club
Publisher : American Alpine Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Mountaineering accidents
ISBN : 1933056819
Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2013 by American Alpine Club Pdf
The Mountains and Crags we love can be unforgiving at times. Be prepared for your Adventures-Read Accidents to learn from the mistakes of others, so you can come home safely and climb again tomorrow. Every year, novice and experienced climbers are injured and killed by inadequate preparation and errors in judgment. Published annually since 1947, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details the year's most significant and teachable accidents. Far each incident, the AAC's Safety Advisory Council analyzes what went wrong, so you can avoid similar situations in the future. After dozens of lowering-related accidents in the last decade alone, this year's Know the Ropes how-to section is dedicated to best practices for lowering, on both single and multi-pitch climbs. Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club is a community organization for climbers. Together we document, preserve, organize, and share climbing knowledge to benefit and inspire climbers today and in future generations. In addition to Accidents, the AAC is best known for its rescue benefits, the world's leading climbing library, and its annual climbing, conservation, and research grants. Learn more about AAC programs and become a member at americanalpineclub.org Book jacket.