Rock Climbing, 2nd Version: Mastering Fundamental Expertise (Mountaineers Outside Consultants)
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1000’s of rock climbers have discovered the game utilizing Craig Luebben’s seminal and bestselling textual content, Rock Climbing: Mastering Fundamental Expertise. Now Craig’s good friend and fellow climber Topher Donahue brings the content material as much as present requirements and consists of technological advances, whereas preserving Craig’s complete method. An award-winning climber in his personal proper, Topher makes use of his writing and images abilities to simplify the advanced world of contemporary climbing approach and divulges the thought course of behind protected and sensible climbing strategies.
This second version consists of European climbing strategies that provide alternate options to these historically taught in North America. Topher has additionally integrated new classes derived from accidents due, partly, to the elevated reputation of climbing. Additionally discovered on this version:
• Over 10,000 extra phrases and 125 extra photographs
• Three never-before-published strategies: Adjustable Hitch, Excessive Friction Tubes, and Bight Methodology
• Detailed technical updates all through
• New distinction between “anchor” (a gaggle of placements, items, or bolts used on the finish of a pitch or for high rope or rappel setup) and “placement” or “piece” (particular person cams, nuts, and many others., utilized in teams to make an anchor or used individually as safety on a pitch)
From the Writer
Reconnect together with your internal little one
One of the vital beguiling points of climbing is that it is without doubt one of the extra pure of the out of doors sports activities. Most individuals begin climbing shortly earlier than they study to stroll— they crawl or climb up stairs, chairs, hillside lawns—and proceed climbing as youngsters up timber and rocks. However then they develop up and overlook how a lot enjoyable they’d climbing. Reconnecting together with your internal little one is without doubt one of the nice advantages of studying to rock climb.
Most different out of doors sports activities require a painful or tough studying curve. Climbing has a studying curve as effectively, and a doubtlessly dangerous one, however have you ever really had a snowboarding, kayaking, or browsing expertise after in the future of snowboarding, kayaking, or browsing? Hardly. But after in the future of climbing, most individuals have had an entire climbing expertise of accomplishment, doubt, problem, friendship, and enchancment. And because of the enhancements in know-how and data sharing in climbing over latest years, the game can be the most secure and most enjoyable it’s ever been.
Writer : Mountaineers Books; 2nd version (September 22, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1594858624
ISBN-13 : 978-1594858628
Merchandise Weight : 1.35 kilos
Dimensions : 7 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches
Prospects say
Prospects discover the ebook supplies helpful data for inexperienced persons and skilled climbers. It is easy to learn and perceive, with clear explanations and photographs that complement the textual content. The ebook covers all of the fundamentals effectively, together with top-roping, sport climbing, and conventional climbing. Many contemplate it a great worth for cash. Nonetheless, some clients have points with the picture high quality, describing them as laborious to make out or low in decision.
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Bill Becher –
Best basic book on rock climbing
Guide, author and climbing gear inventor Craig Luebben’s book won a National Outdoor Book award and it’s well deserved. For anyone taking up rock climbing, or wanting to bring their knowledge up-to-date this is the book to start with.It’s well organized and well-illustrated. Luebben starts the basics of pure climbing – footwork, holds and jams along with special climbing challenges like chimneys and off-widths (he’s the Yoda of off-width climbing). Then he covers the gear you’ll need like shoes, harness and ropes. He describes basic climber knots and working with ropes and slings. Then he talks about protection, natural and man-made.He tells you how to build anchors and keep your partner safe with proper belaying technique. He covers top-roping, sport climbing and the basics of traditional climbing including the approach, route-finding, setting pro and the physics and psychology of leading.. Later chapters introduce multi-pitch free climbing, descending and rappelling, bouldering and training for climbing. The concluding chapter explains how to avoid turning your climb into an epic by learning basic self-rescue techniques.This is by far the best, most up-to-date book on basic rock climbing. After you’ve read it (more than once) and practiced the skills he describes, get Luebben’s book on building climbing anchors.Bill Becher
J. Ogasian –
Perfect book for anyone interested in climbing
I bought this book along with “Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide” by the same author. And I just want to say that these books are terrific. A definite must for the bookshelf of anyone interested in climbing.This book is well written and details many anchoring systems, knots, climbing skills, etc. This book is great if you are interested in any sort of outdoor climbing and if you have any questions about just about any topic in rock climbing at all. And, for more seasoned climbers this book offers many technical tips and suggestions that may make you look at some things in a different (more helpful way).Bottom line: If you are going to be climbing at all, BUY THIS BOOK.
Mr&Mrs.K –
Kindle Review
I am happy with the information of this book. I have been climbing on and off for over 9 years and can truly appreciate having this on hand to remind of what I forget (time to time) and some very worthwhile info that even experienced climbers have not offered me. I am not sure about the actual book, but the only weakness of the kindle edition is that the explanation for tying a knot and the corresponding pictures are not together and even seem to be out of order. One of the knots is described but not shown. I am not super upset as I intend to get a dedicated book for knots… but still frustrating. Overall… I cannot express how much I believe that this is a book that every beginner and intermediate climber will find useful and should include in their library. Happy climbing
Joe Marrero –
Thorough and Complete Introduction to Climbing
This is a very good book for anyone starting out in climbing. The book is written clearly and is a fairly easy read. The book’s print quality is great! Although the images are black and white, they are still clear enough to understand and see what’s going on. Furthermore, the book looks rather “complete.” I mean it’s hard to talk about everything but this book really makes a solid attempt at covering all of the bases. I would definitely recommend this book to someone starting out in climbing.I think all great books should be come in hardback because you will most likely keep them for a long time. I would have liked this book in hardback.
Z. Henry –
Great book – from an old friend
I began climbing in 1985. In 1992 and 1993, I had the fortune to become friends with Craig when he and Lizz Grenard opened the climbing wall at Health Works in Fort Collins, Colorado and brought me on as an on-staff belayer and then as route setter. Craig and Lizz taught me so much and took me from climbing 5.9s to redpointing a 5.13b. Craig used to lend me his ice gear when I was too broke to afford my own. We lost touch over the years and I was heartbroken to hear of his death a couple years ago. I am now introducing the sport to my girlfriend, and was thrilled when this book was listed first among my search results. I bought it in a heartbeat, knowing it would not disappoint. Craig was one of the foremost mountaineering guides around and will be missed. Those new to the sport are lucky he has passed on some of his knowledge in this book! Highly recommended to anyone just discovering the sport (of course – I am a bit biased 😉 )!
FreddyMo –
Needs better illustrations
It’s an easy read and it gives a lot of good information, but I think the illustrations were lacking. Especially the sections of tying knots (it seemed like he was missing steps at times) and equipment descriptions (he’d name off all sorts of gear, but not show a picture of each one). The pictures are in black and white, so it didn’t seem like you’d have to try very hard to include lots of them.I wasn’t thinking of using the book as a training manual, but I wanted to make sure I had the concepts right when taking my classes, so I would know the questions I needed to ask.
M Fraizer –
Solid text covering basic skills
Luebben explains all the facets for a beginning rock climber to comprehend the complexities of climbing outdoors. This is an excellent resource for climbers who are ready to transition from the gym to the great outdoors and desire to “do some homework” before embarking on an outdoor adventure. I particularly appreciated the homework assignments at the end of each chapter. And while climbing is “inherently dangerous,” the only way to really learn is get outside and safely and pragmatically apply these techniques.
Hunter Archery –
The entire series by Mountainering Outdoor Experts are great books1
All the books by the above author and company are great books – loaded with modern up-to-date information, techniques and skills that ANY climber – novice or experienced – can learn something from and take to the gym or outdoor climb the very next outing! I have many of these books and have not been disappointed in any of them yet! Great buys – and priced right as well!
Mattyboy –
Excellent book if your eating into rock climbing. There is a lot to learn from this book.
Satnav81 –
i recently purchased this book as i have taken up climbing again after some 10 12 years of being absent from the sport and i was looking for a comprehensive but clear guide to bring me upto date .this book couldnt be clearer its well defined and concise in its information it has simple step by step guids for tying ropes climbing techneques and how to set up your equiptment its fantastic as i said i have climbed in the past so i was only looking to brush away the cobwebs but it would be an invaluble referance book for any experianced or novice climbers .all in all increadably satisfied with this book and i will be looking out for the rest in the series to boost my knowladge base in the sport .
Gordon Moir –
good book easy to follow covers all the basics and good for reminding seasoned climbers on basics
Daniel Pini –
A great book for all climbers, from beginner level to more advanced climbers looking to solidify and codify their knowledge. Chock full of great information and great value for money. This book is a must buy!
Amazon Customer –
This book rocks