Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual
By (author) Bob Gaines, Jason D. Martin
Publication date:
20 July 2014Length of book:
272 pagesPublisher
Falcon GuidesISBN-13: 9780762790043
Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and furture participants of the AMGA SPI program. The book builds upon Bob Gaines' book, Toproping, to more specifically address the needs of the professional cilmbing instructor and advanced recreational climbers. It presents the most current, internationally recognized standards for technical climbing systems used in single pitch rock terrain. Included are chapters on effective teaching in the outdoor environment, risk management, professionalism, environmental awareness, and rescue
“I’ve been waiting for this book for a long time. Professionalism, programming, pedagogy, anchors . . . This is a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of teaching in the single pitch environment. Highly recommended!”
—Arno Ilgner, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor and author of The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training for Climbers