Description

Authored by Bob Ryan. This book is a must-have for anyone using a high or low challenge course. Ryan draws on his 30 years of experience in the field to create an accessible guide to challenge course operations. This easy-to-use reference book covers a broad range of topics including risk management, program management, and instructor credentialing. Technical chapters for both high and low elements give detailed standard operating procedures for many common elements. Low element guidelines include discussions of spotting, sequencing, and preparing the course. Chapters on Preparing the Climber, Belaying, and Setting Up High Elements offer an extensive discussion of techniques and equipment for the high challenge course. Whether you are looking for quick answers to some common questions or a book to help you more fully understand the principles of safely operating a challenge course, this book is for you. It is indeed an essential reference.  ISBN# 978-0-934387-16-8. 2005. 186 pages.