"Advanced Rock Climbing", John Long and Craig Luebben, Chockstone, 1997
"Advanced Rockcraft", Royal Robbins, La Siesta Press, 1973, Advanced aided climbing equipment and techniques.
"Back Pocket Adventure", Karl Rohnke, et al., Simon & Schuster, 1998, ISBN 0-53-601419-1
"The Basic Essentials of Rock Climbing", Michael Strassman, ICS Books, 1989
"Basic Rockcraft", Royal Robbins, La Siesta Press, 1971, Guide to climbing and rappelling equipment and techniques
"Best of Boulder climbs", Richard Rossiter, Chockstone, 1996
"Climbing Big Walls", Mike Strassman, editor, ICS Books 1991
"Climbing in North America", Mountaineers Books, 1997
"Climbing Knots for Lefties and Righties", Michael Noonan, ICS books Inc., 1997, ISBN 1-57034-053-6 (PBK), An excellent treatment on rope and webbing knots used in climbing
"Climbing Merit badge Pamphlet", Boy Scouts of America, No. 35001, 1997, ISBN 0-8395-5001-4 Climbing equipment and techniques
"Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work", Raoul Graumont and John Hensel, Cornell Maritime Press, 1994, ISBN =-87033-021-7 Collection of knots and artistic rope work
"The Handbook of Knots", Des Pawson, DK Publishing, 1998, ISBN 0-7894-2395-2, An illustrated guide to typing knots, splicing and lashing
"The Knot Book", Geoffrey Budworth, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1985, ISBN 0-8069-7944-5 A handbook of knots and how to tie them
"The Morrow Guide to Knots", Marlo Bigon and Guido Regazzoni, Quill/William Morrow, 1982, ISBN 0-688-01226-4 (pbk), Excellent book with color photographs and detailed instructions on how to tie knots.
"Mountain Search and Rescue Techniques", W.G. May, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group Inc. 1973 ISBN 72-92728 Advanced mountain rescue equipment and techniques
"Mountaineering: the Freedom of the Hills", 6th ed, Don Graydon, editor, Mountaineers Books, 1992
"Outdoor Skills Instruction Climbing/Rappelling", Boy Scouts of America, No. 33027 1991 ISBN 0-8395-3027-8 Seminar on climbing equipment, safety and techniques
"Rock Climbing and Rappelling", Boy Scouts of America, No 33469, 1995, ISBN 0-8395-3469-8 An introduction to rock climbing and rappelling
"The Splicing Handbook Techniques for Modern and traditional Ropes", Barbara Merry and John Darwin, International Marine, 1987, ISBN 0-07-156371-1, The essentials of splicing in layed and double braided rope.
"Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual", No. 3207, is the most authoritative guide currently available from the Boy Scouts of America.
"Wilderness Mountaineering", Phil Powers, National Outdoor Leadership School, Stackpool Books 1993, ISBN 0-8117-3086-7 Climbing safety and rescue techniques
VIDEO TAPES
The Art of Leading - VHS 50 min - Experience the freedom, the thrill, and the feeling of command that comes from leading a challenging pitch...This finely crafted video will entertain the aspiring rock star as it describes strategies for safe and successful climbing.
Basic Rockclimbing - VHS 45 min - John Long introduces the fundamentals of beginning rock climbing: techniques, equipment, terminology, with a touch of humor; filmed in Yosemite Valley
Belaying With Safety - VHS 40 min - Shows equipment needed for a successful climb, explains how to use it & walks you thru the proper technique in belaying. Helpful hints on how to remember things to check for before starting your climb
Vertical Rope Skills With Douglas Hansen - VHS 70 min -In this information packed, principle based video, rope skills master Douglas Hansen explains & demonstrates many of the primary rope skill needed by anyone who ventures into a vertical environment. This course is the kick-off point for technical rope rescue, advanced rock climbing, ice climbing, vertical caving, industrial rope work & much more
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