"This book will save your life" Pete Whittaker (Wide Boyz)

Down is a groundbreaking encyclopedic study of the art of descent. Its purpose is to create a single source for all descent techniques, both well-established and ideal for novice climbers, as well as cutting-edge, high-value techniques for experienced and pro climbers.

The book was written and illustrated over three years by award-winning climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick (Psychovertical, Cold Wars, 1001 Climbing Tips, Higher Education) and is based on four decades of epics, retreats, and F**k-ups.

At 80,000 words (400 pages) and 300 illustrations, this is a labour of love and an important and timely book for a community that loses too many climbers to rappelling accidents.