FalconGuide Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership (FalconGuides) - Softcover

Burger, Paul

 
9780762725601: FalconGuide Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership (FalconGuides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0762725605 ISBN 13: 9780762725601
Verlag: Falcon Guides, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

The mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology--the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.

The mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology--the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Paul Burger has explored and mapped extensions of caves in Colorado, South Dakota, and New Mexico, most notably at Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. He serves as that park’s official geologist-hydrologist and is also the co-author of Deep Secrets, a book on the discovery and early exploration of Lechuguilla Cave.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

If you haven't seen gypsum flowers, cave crickets, or stalactites made of ice, you don't know what you're missing. Cave Exploring shines a light on the unique underground world of rock formations, flowing rivers, and crawling critters. In this definitive guide, veteran caver Paul Burger clearly and carefully describes the techniques needed to safely climb, crawl, tread softly, and swim in the quest for underground discovery.
Learn how to:
Get into horizontal caving, vertical caving, wet caving, and cave camping
Select the right gear for a caving expedition
Sidestep common hazards and navigate safely underground
Investigate caves with minimal impact on the environment
Connect with established cavers in your community
Organize and lead a caving trip - or simply be a good team member

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Verlag
Falcon Guides
Erscheinungsdatum
2006
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0762725605
ISBN 13 
9780762725601
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
119
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Nicht verfügbar
Verantwortliche Person
WordUnited GmbH
distribution@wordunited.com

Theodorstrasse 105
DUSSELDORF
40472
Deutschland