Rock Climbing (Outdoor Pursuits Series)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 139 pages
• Published by: Human Kinetics Publishers March 1996
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0873228146
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0873228145
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 10.6 ounces

Book Description
Whether youre a beginner bouldering a low-angled face or an experienced climber flashing a route on-sight, Rock Climbing will help you explore one of the worlds fastest growing activities safely and successfully.

Rock Climbing covers the basic techniques in four styles of free rock climbing: bouldering, top-roping, traditional leading, and sport leading. The book contains 47 full-color photographs that demonstrate correct techniques for moving over rock faces, cracks, and overhangs. The book also provides photographs and descriptions of the worlds best rock climbing destinations.

Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Rock Climbing emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and-most of all-the fun of outdoor activity!

Publisher Description
"A complete text of the adventure sport of rock climbing. Very detailed and descriptive chapters will educate the beginner as well as the advanced climber. Phil Watts adds a unique and personal touch to make this a valuable addition to any climbers library."

Bill Thompson BS and MS, outdoor recreation Owner, Side Treks Outdoor Adventures

"This book will offer the novice climber a springboard for adventure. Dont leave this one on the shelf."

Pat Adams Professional Rock Climber

Reader Reviews
A picture is worth 1000 words and this book uses color pictures well. The book is fairly short, but covers the subject with concise grace. I am a rank beginner. My first climb was 3 days ago, my second was yesterday (both indoors). I took my 3 year old and ten year old yesterday and they loved it! In the past 2 days I've read 5 books on climbing, and so far this has been the best. I read a 250 page "textbook" on climbing, and only saw about 10% that I cared about right now. At this point I really don't want to know 75 different ways to wrap a rope around my body to rappel. (you know what I mean?) Teach me something fast, show me some good graphics. Get me started on the right foot! That's what this book does in spades. The author's best use of pictures are to show both the right way and the wrong way to do something (like run rope through a 'biner). Also, I have done alot of equipment pricing over the past few days, and this book is DEAD ON when it comes to costs of climbing equipment and accessories. This book is everything the beginner needs to start crawling up walls, just make sure you have a belay partner so you don't kill yourself. :-) Comment | | (Report this)