9780934641647

How to Rock Climb!

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ISBN13: 9780934641647

Paperback|9780934641647


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How to Rock Climb!, now in its fourth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world. This nuts-and-bolts guide serves as an introduction to rock climbing for beginners, and helps the intermediate climbers hone their knowledge of the sport. All the key elements, from ethics to getting up the climb, are in this book. In clear, concise, and entertaining prose, veteran rock climber John Long provides the basics and distills the intricacies of modern technical rock climbing in all its diverse forms. Beginning with an overview of the history of climbing and the ratings system, Long then gives a complete review of face and crack climbing skills. He introduces the equipment needed to get up and down the rock and the art of leading. Sport climbing -- climbs done on protected routes -- training methods, and how to get started on your own climbing adventures round out this guide. Throughout the author stresses that safety and simplicity are the keys to climbing. Book jacket.

ISBN-13

9780934641647

ISBN-10

0934641641

Weight

0.00 Pounds

Dimensions

0.50 x 6.00 x 8.00 In

List Price

$13.95

Edition

2nd Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

186 pages

Publisher

Chockstone Press, Inc.

Published On

1993-05-01



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