Rother

Via Ferrata

<p><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Ferrata climbing is booming - throughout the Alps. New via ferratas are being built every year and new types of safety equipment are coming onto the market. However, in order to climb a via ferrata safely, you not only need practice, but also factual knowledge - about the right equipment, about the technique, about risk and safety. The volume "Klettersteiggehen" from the series Wissen &amp; Praxis provides information on everything you need to know about these topics - from simple secured routes to extreme sport via ferratas.</span><br></p><p>"Klettersteiggehen" provides both beginners and advanced climbers with important knowledge - from the first safe steps on via ferratas to valuable tips and up-to-date facts, in particular about new types of equipment, their standardization and correct use. The current safety debate regarding some via ferrata sets is also covered in detail.</p><p>Author Pit Schubert is a world-renowned expert on alpine equipment and safety. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his work as head of the safety circle in the German Alpine Club. He was president of the UIAA safety commission for many years. In this book, he collects and explains all the information via ferrata climbers need to safely enjoy the iron paths of the Alps.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pit Schubert | Bergverlag Rother | 6th edition 2016 | 72 pages | numerous color photos and drawings | format 11.7 x 15.4 cm | paperback cover</span></p>