Learning from others' mistakes can help you stay safer. For nearly 70 years, the American Alpine Club has documented the most significant and teachable climbing accidents, carefully analyzing each one so climbers can learn to avoid similar situations. Accidents in North American Climbing includes color photos and diagrams to help beginners and seasoned alpinists alike understand what went wrong and how to prevent it on their own climbs. This year's edition includes a thoroughly illustrated guide to safely constructing and using belay anchors.
