Publications

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Endorsed Publications
 Climbing Anchors Climbing Anchors- John Long and Bob Gaines. Globe Pequot Press/FalconGuides. Guilford, CT. 2024 
 Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide, 2nd Edition Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide, 2nd Edition- Topher Donahue and Craig Luebben. The Mountaineers Books. Seattle, WA. 2019. 
 Rock Climbing: Mastering the Basic Skills, 2nd Edition Rock Climbing: Mastering the Basic Skills, 2nd Edition- Topher Donahue and Craig Luebben. The Mountaineers Books. Seattle, WA. 2014. 
 Rock Climbing: The Art of Safe Ascent Rock Climbing: The Art of Safe Ascent- John Long and Bob Gaines. Globe Pequot Press/FalconGuides. Guilford, CT. 2021. 
 Rappelling Rappelling- Bob Gaines. Globe Pequot Press/FalconGuides. Guilford, CT. 2013. 
 Climbing Self-Rescue: Essential Skills, Technical Tips and Improvised Solutions Climbing Self-Rescue: Essential Skills, Technical Tips and Improvised Solutions- Ian Nicholson. The Mountaineers Books. Seattle, WA. 2024. 
 Coaching Climbing Coaching Climbing- Michelle Hurni. Globe Pequot Press. Guilford, CT. 2002. 
 The Mountain Guide Manual The Mountain Guide Manual- Marc Chauvin and Rob Coppolillo. Globe Pequot Press/Falcon Guides. Guilford, CT. 2017. 
 The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training for Climbers The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training for Climbers- Arno Ilgner. Desiderata Institute. La Vergne, TN. 2006. 
Guide Bulletins Archive
Annual Reports
State of the Guiding Industry Report (SOGI)
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