From the history of this popular sport to how to get started, this is a fully comprehensive guide to the subject, ranging from basic indoor wall climbing techniques to the ultimate adventure of scaling sea cliffs. Essential sections on rope-work and emergency rope-work and a look at climbing in remote places will give you all the confidence you need to jump from a beginner to expert in no time. Take an inspirational look at climbing ranges around the world from the Yosemite Valley to Australia's Blue Mountains. Other highlights include information on navigation, reading the weather, first aid and also a part on systemic training to further enhance your climbing abilities.
- ISBN10 0754811786
- ISBN13 9780754811787
- Publish Date 30 May 2003 (first published 1 November 1999)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 March 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Anness Publishing
- Imprint Lorenz Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English