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Climbing Guide Books and Climbing Grades Types of Guide Books Pictorial General Specific Guide Book Content A climbing guide book will generally include all or some of the following information: Historical notes Access and


  1. Climbing Guide Books and Climbing Grades

  2. Types of Guide Books

  3. Pictorial

  4. General

  5. Specific

  6. Guide Book Content • A climbing guide book will generally include all or some of the following information:  Historical notes  Access and conservation – bolt policy  Geological notes  Map – how to get to the crags  Route grading system – stars  List of first ascents  Route index  Graded list of routes  Mountain rescue  Picture of the crag  Route descriptions

  7. Using a Guide Book

  8. Using a Guide Book

  9. Climbing Grades Star System *Recommended ** Highly Recommended *** Excellent in all aspects Factors affecting the grade Rock type and quality • Protection • Belay stance • Exposure • Length route - commitment •

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