The Complete Caving Manual

Since the publication of the first edition in 1997, The Complete Caving Manual
has become the definitive handbook for British cavers. This fully revised
edition has been comprehensively updated and the text is complemented by an
entirely new selection of colour photographs.

Contents include:· A description of how caves are formed· A guide to modern
caving equipment· An examination of how to plan and prepare for caving
exploration· An analysis of how to identify and minimize hazards and deal with
emergencies· A discussion of vertical techniques and rope work· A
consideration of where to undertake caving, and how to go about discovering
and exploring caves