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How to Rock Climb! - 4th Edition
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How to Rock Climb! - 4th Edition

Item # 697611

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Gain an edge and the confidence to climb--now in its fourth edition, this is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world!

  • Author: John Long
  • Softcover; 223 pages; black-and-white photographs and illustrations
  • The Globe Pequot Press; copyright 2004
  • This nuts-and-bolts guide serves as an introduction to rock climbing for beginners and helps intermediate climbers hone their knowledge of the sport
  • In clear, concise and entertaining prose, John Long covers the basics and distills the intricacies of modern technical rock climbing in all its forms
  • First you'll find an overview of the history of climbing and the ratings system
  • Next comes a complete review of face and crack climbing skills, 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 adventures
  • Throughout the author stresses that safety and simplicity are the keys to successful climbing

Inside you'll find: footwork and handhold positions; finger, hand and off-width cracks; equipment, including ropes, anchors and carabiners; information on belaying and belay devices; tips for leading and finding routes; downclimbing and rappelling, information on sport climbing; training, including bouldering and climbing gyms.

Made in USA.

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