Alpine Caving Techniques

the definitive source for caving techniques! While it emphasizes vertical
caving and rigging practices, it also presents new and thorough discussions on
many other aspects of cave exploration, such as:
• equipment specifications and use
• training, diet and mental well-being
• travelling efficiently through the cave, on and off rope
• systematic prospection methods
• emergency self-and small party-rescue.

Whether you cave in the high mountains or in the equatorial jungle, as a
speleotourist or a hardcore explorer, this manual provides essential
information on how to optimize your efficiency and ensure your ultimate safety
in the challenging environment of vertical caves.

320 Pages