A comprehensive guide for novice climbers starting out in the sport, and experienced climbers who want to improve their rope work, technique, and knowledge of rock climbing
Focusing on indoor and summer rock climbing, this book covers essential safety skills for bouldering, top roping, sport, traditional, and multi-pitch climbing as well as offering a complete kit list for each of these styles. Technique training to improve climbing movement is shown through step-by-step photography. The book also covers abseiling, self-rescue skills, mental training and tactics, how to train for power and enduraacne, and the history and ethics of rock climbing.