Self-Rescue (How To Climb Series) Paperback – June 1, 2011

Ive been teaching self rescue for 25 years, this is the first book to take a practical, realistic view on what is possible and what is not. The explanations are better, the pics are better and while these techniques will constantly evolve this book is a must have for all Trad climbers.

The flow of the second edition is better because the decision making process is streamlined. If there is an easy way to do something - use it; if not - go to the more complex method. For me, the skills that are described take some study and a bit of practice to get comfortable with. A great way to spend a rainy day at the crags.

This is a must have! Detailed & photos. A good buy, and a good read! Thank you, my book arrived as promised and was spanking brand new!

it is a really nice edition. easy to understand and very informative pictures.every climber needs to know about self rescue.

A great sets of skills to have. This book presente an approach and to eself rescue that you want to be familiar with. Learn and oractice now before you need it

Best written resource. Clear and concise. Must buy and learn if venturing beyond the local crag.

This is the completely new approch/concept of self-rescue theory. The smart and clear illustrations are very impressive and instrutive! I'd like recommend this book to every climbers.

I have to agree with another reader on this about the style of this book.The author uses obfuscation to sound sophisticated. This is exactly what is NOT needed! Self rescue should be simple and the basic points explained first. A more systematic approach explained later after the ground work is covered, not first!!. Introducing new jargon that is purely jargon to get a name is of no use. Terms like 'Technical ledge' = Hanging climber (or rope under tension). Why not say 'hanging climber' instead of making it sound like something else. It's a rope for God's sake. Treat it like one!I personally feel the Author has got so wrapped up in naming a concept that the concept is lost in words. I don't believe in explaining something by trying to name it as something new. Just use the current vernacular - it's easier all round!

Muito bom! Era exatamente o que eu procurava e esperava.

Everything arrived as promised thank you

Good quality. Good service.

nice and informative

Its a great book and full of useful content.