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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

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Climbing Guide Books and Climbing Grades

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Types of Guide Books

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Pictorial

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General

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Specific

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Guide Book Content

A climbing guide book will generally include all
r 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

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Using a Guide Book

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Using a Guide Book

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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