The superb crags of New Mexico beckon climbers from all over the world. Stunning alpine and desert scenery, high-quality rock, no crowds, and year-round climbing are but a few features that draw climbers to places like Cochiti Mesa, Socorro's Enchanted Tower, and the Tres Piedras Rocks. Rock Climbing New Mexico is the only climbing guide that covers all the major climbing areas in the Land of Enchantment. It included hundreds of routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.14, appealing to both traditional and...
"The only thing better than climbing is more climbing," says climber and author Hans Florine. This book is a complete introduction to the techniques of speed climbing, including training, soloing, simul-climbing, passing, equipment, and more. Also includes a history of speed climbing and compiles speed-climbing records.
These Mountains That You Are Carrying You Were Only Supposed To Climb
by Renee Bolt Sn
The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbing.Veteran climber, performance coach, and renowned author Eric J. Hörst gives you all the information you need to get started and have fun. From what to expect on your first visit to a climbing gym to in-depth instruction on climbing techniques, tactics, strategy, and taking your indoor climbing skills outside, this guide will take you through your first few days—and years—as...
Every Mountain Top Is Within Reach If You Just Keep Climbing
by Renee Bolt Sn
* 41 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays * Extensive material on Rainier's unique weather, terrain, high altitude and glacier training opportunities, and more * Features sidebars on mountain history, Rainier personalities, and dramatic rescues One of author Mike Gauthier's primary duties as Lead Climbing Ranger for Mount Rainier National Park was advising climbing parties about what to expect on the mountain. Name any route on Rainier, and he can desc...
Best Climbs Grand Teton National Park (Best Climbs)
by Richard Rossiter
Best Climbs Grand Teton National Park gives climbers a selection of the very best routes on the peaks and crags of one of the world's premier mountain ranges. Full color photographs along with a contemporary design make this book as visually appealing as it is useful.
The Peak District (John Merrill Multiple Day Challenge Walks S.) (Day Challenge Walks S.)
by John N. Merrill
Sorry I wasn't listening I was thinking about playing table tennis
by Erik Wilson
More than a tuitional "how-to" guide to rock climbing, this captures the enthusiasm and spirit of classic rock climbs, as well as a personal description of difficult or rewarding sections on each. Climbs are grouped into areas around the UK with each climb having a dedicated data box - a summary of an exact reference to the location of the climb, access, parking, difficulty, weather factors, guidebooks available etc. Then follows an enthusiastic account of over 75 classics.
Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual (How to Climb)
by Bob Gaines and Jason D. Martin
Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and furture participants of the AMGA SPI program. The book builds upon Bob Gaines' book, Toproping, to more specifically address the needs of the professional cilmbing instructor and advanced recreational climbers. It presents the most current, internationally recognized standards for technical climbing systems used in single pitch rock terrain. Included are chapters on effective teaching in the outdoor envi...
Trad Climbing + (Rockfax Climbing Guide)
by Adrian Berry and John Arran
Following on the heels of the critically acclaimed, "Sport Climbing+", "Trad Climbing+" is the first climbing text book focusing on modern traditional climbing from a British perspective. The aim of "Trad Climbing+" is to offer a balance of safety-focused ropework and protection skills with equally useful tactical and psychological ideas that drive the individual to succeed. "Trad Climbing+" is the first book of its kind ever to include in-depth coverage of coaching-derived ideas that will allow...
