This e-book will teach you how to: - Place cams, nuts and other trad climbing gear - Build trad anchors - Use different belay methods (including guide mode) - Equalize and extend gear effectively - Understand forces on climbing gear - Abseil safely (including using a prusik knot) - Climb with half ropes - Test rock quality - Prepare for your first trad lead Plus much more.
This book covers many common situations with great illustrations. Gave me the confidence to practice techniques in controlled or easy environments that expand options for the outdoors. A lot of money and time was invested in this book