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Mason, Paul, 1967-

Rock climbing and abseiling / Paul Mason. - South Yarra [Vic.] : Macmillan Library, 2007. - 32 pages; color illustrations, map; 29 cm. - Recreational sports .

Includes index.

Recreational sports -- Getting started -- Top-roping and belaying -- Climbing equipment -- Basic technique -- Natural rock -- Bouldering -- Leading climbs -- Climbing signals -- Abseiling -- Climbing knots -- Fit to climb -- Climbing and abseiling around the world -- Interview: climbing crazy!

Climbing on rock faces or abseiling down a rope are great ways to explore new places and have adventure at the same time! Read this book to find out how to get started, the equipment required and some basic skills and techniques. Part of the Recreational sports series which presents six popular sports that inspire people to get outdoors and beome active.

Primary, intermediate.

ISBN: 9781420205855 1420205854

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rock climbing--Juvenile literature.
Rappelling--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 796.5223