How to Rock Climb!
How to Rock Climb!, now in its fifth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world. All the fundamentals—from ethics to getting up the rock—are presented in John Long's classic style. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.

Now with more than 300 color photographs and illustrations, this is the most thorough and complete upgrade this best-selling title has seen since first publishing more than a decade ago.

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How to Rock Climb!
How to Rock Climb!, now in its fifth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world. All the fundamentals—from ethics to getting up the rock—are presented in John Long's classic style. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.

Now with more than 300 color photographs and illustrations, this is the most thorough and complete upgrade this best-selling title has seen since first publishing more than a decade ago.

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How to Rock Climb!

How to Rock Climb!

by John Long
How to Rock Climb!

How to Rock Climb!

by John Long

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Overview

How to Rock Climb!, now in its fifth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world. All the fundamentals—from ethics to getting up the rock—are presented in John Long's classic style. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.

Now with more than 300 color photographs and illustrations, this is the most thorough and complete upgrade this best-selling title has seen since first publishing more than a decade ago.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780762766741
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 06/15/2010
Series: How To Climb Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 336
File size: 56 MB
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About the Author

John Long is a legendary rock climber, world adventurer, and best-seller in the outdoor industry. His feats include the first one-day ascent of El Capitan and a coast-to-coast traverse of Borneo. He has written numerous books, including Climbing Anchors and More Climbing Anchors, andcoauthored Advanced Rock Climbing and Big Walls.

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Acknowledgmentsx
Introductionxi
Chapter 1The Climbing Game1
Chapter 2Face Climbing Skills15
Chapter 3Crack Climbing Skills43
Chapter 4Ropes, Anchors, and Belays73
Chapter 5The Art of Leading129
Chapter 6Getting Down163
Chapter 7Sport Climbing183
Chapter 8Training for Climbing193
Chapter 9Getting Started and Staying Alive205
AppendixSources and Glossary213
Index217
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