Learn to climb safely and confidently with this information-packed guide, shown in 240 photographs. It covers a range of different climbing environments, from indoor walls and simple rocks to sea cliffs. It explains how to climb overhanging rock, chimneys and corners, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. It features step-by-step photographs throughout the book that clearly illustrate perfect rock climbing positioning and technique. It includes essential safety tips and guidance throughout. It features an illustrated ...
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Learn to climb safely and confidently with this information-packed guide, shown in 240 photographs. It covers a range of different climbing environments, from indoor walls and simple rocks to sea cliffs. It explains how to climb overhanging rock, chimneys and corners, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. It features step-by-step photographs throughout the book that clearly illustrate perfect rock climbing positioning and technique. It includes essential safety tips and guidance throughout. It features an illustrated guide to the best type of clothing to wear, and explains the basic equipment required. It is targeted at complete beginners, but with variations and advanced techniques for the more adventurous climber. Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The physical and mental challenge has much appeal and makes climbing the ideal pursuit for anyone seeking fun, adventure and an enhanced level of fitness. Designed as a lead-in to the sport or to complement a professional training course, this essential guide covers all the techniques and safety factors in step-by-step detail. This book progresses from the first moves a climber makes on the indoor wall to some of the most common challenges to be faced, from basic bouldering to climbing crags and corners, and abseiling. Each section features a photograph showing the perfect way to tackle the climb, with annotations pointing out all the important things you need to be aware of when on the wall or rock.
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Add this copy of Rock Climbing in a Weekend: Step-By-Step: From Getting to cart. $8.18, good condition, Sold by LeifBooks rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Georgetown, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Lorenz Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9781842159927.
Add this copy of Rock Climbing Essential to cart. $35.82, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Southwater.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Rock Climbing in a Weekend: Step-By-Step: From Getting to cart. $46.11, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Lorenz Books.
