Accidents in North American Climbing 2023

Beginners and experts alike rely on the stories and analysis in Accidents to become safer climbers Know the Ropes and Essentials articles provide expert howto advice throughout the book Dozens of dramatic first-person accounts Since 1948, the American Alpine Club has documented the year's most teachable climbing accidents, providing invaluable lessons to climbers. In Accidents in North American Climbing, more than 100 incidents are thoroughly analyzed to help climbers avoid similar mistakes in the future. In our Know the Ropes and Essentials sections, professional guides, rescuers, and other experts offer in-depth instruction and copious illustration to help prevent avoidable accidents.