Targeting varying abilities, Sport Climbing teaches climbers how to rehearse moves and train for routes, how to get through the pump, how to fight until the end of a pitch, how to stay composed when tired, and how to best use their bodies ...
For outdoor rock climbers now training in gyms, this guide aids the "reverse" transition from climbing on real rock to pulling on plastic.
Because few climbers carry fancy (and expensive) search and rescue gear, all skills taught in this book use the items typically found on a climbing rack: rope, carabiners, slings, and cord.
Rock climbing can be the ultimate work out, not just physically but mentally as well. This sport will test your limits. If you're exploring the idea of climbing but aren't sure where to begin, this book is for you.
Climbing: From Gym to Rock is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on getting indoor climbers outdoors.
Basic knots, belaying,rappelling, building rock anchors, leading, placing rock protection, and movement skills on rock: variations of these skills that are of particular value in the alpine environment are addressed in this book.
Bouldering. Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses. It is an important skill and also a fun way to get a full-body workout. One of the only climbing books of its kind!
This e-book will teach you how to: - Use basic climbing gear - Tie into the rope - Belay (lead and top rope) - Climb efficiently - Understand fall potential - Find a good partner - Look after your gear - Choose shoes, harnesses, ropes and ...
The comprehensive guide to anchoring systems for rock climbers. Climbing Anchors provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand information on how to place protection and construct secure anchors to safeguard your life.
Learn how to:- Use basic climbing gear- Tie into the rope- Belay (lead and top rope)- Climb efficiently- Understand fall potential- Find a good partner- Look after your gear- Choose shoes, harnesses, ropes and carabiners- Boulder safelyPlus ...