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Every so often the standards of climbing “jump” to a new level. Such jumps in climbing standards often follow an innovation of tools and techniques, which then become standard modes of vertical ascent.

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Volume 1 (mostly European developments) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZ2S58J

Volume 2 (mostly USA and global tools): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH26LTFM/

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John Middendorf

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The history of engineered tools for climbing and alpinism (and some environmental rambles). (Looking for D4 portaledges? See bigwalls.net)

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