Complete Caving Manual

by Sparrow, Andy

• ISBN13: 9781847971463
• ISBN10: 1847971466
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: The Crowood Press

Summary

Underground cave systems have a unique fascination for explorers, with their soaring caverns, breath-taking formations, and potential for finding uncharted passageways. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and explanatory diagrams,The Complete Caving Manualis a comprehensive guide to safe, responsible caving for novices and experts alike. Topics covered include: how caves and cave formations develop; modern caving equipment; planning and preparation for a caving trip; party leadership; horizontal techniques; vertical techniques and rope work; dealing with emergencies; exploring underground; cave flora and fauna, and where to cave.

Author Biography

Andy Sparrow is the director of the films A Rock and A Hard Place and Sold.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the 2009 Edition	p. 6
Why?	p. 9
The Formation of Caves	p. 11
Life in Caves	p. 31
Getting Started and Trip Preparation	p. 34
Personal Equipment	p. 43
Horizontal Techniques	p. 56
Vertical Techniques	p. 69
Single Rope Techniques (SRT)	p. 97
Hazards	p. 117
First Aid, Survival and Rescue	p. 128
Cave Leadership	p. 138
Exploration	p. 142
Mines	p. 156
Cave Diving	p. 160
Cave Photography	p. 165
Where to Cave	p. 170
Further Reading	p. 195
Glossary	p. 198
Index	p. 203
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