Download or read book Climbing Protection written by Nate Fitch and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climbing: Protection is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on climbing protection and safety. Complete with color photos throughout, the book features information on environment and terrain, best practices, gear, and more.
Download or read book Training for the Uphill Athlete written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength
Download or read book Climbing Anchors written by John Long and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Most climbers today learn their craft on artificial climbing walls and on sport routes with fixed protection. Their first efforts to lead on trad routes often come as a rude shock--they find that they haven't the skills and training to safeguard the climb or to set up solid belays. This new edition of Climbing Anchors is the climber's complete and authoritative source of information on protection, from fundamental knots to sophisticated rigging and equalizing skills.
Download or read book Rock Climbing Anchors 2nd Edition written by Topher Donahue and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminal book updated by author of the acclaimed Advanced Rock Climbing Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions 400 new color photos demonstrate techniques For this new edition of Rock Climbing Anchors, climber and writer Topher Donahue carefully reviewed each technique and lesson, making them even easier to understand and learn. Key updates include: Improved content hierarchy, reading efficiency, and technique emphasis Pros vs. Cons comparison lists Technological advances and changes in gear and standards Graphic illustrations of forces, movement, "right" vs. "wrong" technique, and more New section on anchor considerations for the climbing gym New distinction between "anchor" and "placement" or "piece"
Download or read book To the Extreme written by Robert E. Rinehart and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2003-03-17 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insider and outsider narratives on the essence of modern “extreme” sports.
Download or read book Trad Climber s Bible written by John Long and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional, or simply, trad climbing, is a do-it-yourself adventure requiring the climbing team to negotiate the climb and to carry, hand-place and remove most if not all components of the roped safety system. In The Trad Climber’s Bible, two of the most revered and respected trad climbers in the world, John Long and Peter Croft, offer hard-won knowledge to aspiring trad climbers in a narrative format that is as informative as it is entertaining. With photos by iconic climbing photographer Greg Epperson and AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, this full color book will appeal to climbers of all stripes.
Download or read book Climbing written by S. Peter Lewis and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Surpasses other training guides with a new level of instruction, clarity, and safety* "Key Transition Exercises" teach the skills you'll need to move from gym climbing to rock climbing* Climbing technique illustrated with more than 150 photos* Complements any indoor or outdoor climbing courseGetting strong and learning to climb hard routes in the gym doesn't prepare you for climbing outdoors where anything can happen. Climbing: From Gym to Crag is written by experts who teach climbing for a living. These long-time instructors have a clear, practical understanding of the different skills and climbing technique needed to go from climbing in the gym to climbing on real rock. From building anchors to leading and self-rescue, they'll teach you how to make the transition safely.Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series
Download or read book Climbing Beyond written by James Pearson and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are scaling the world’s most challenging peaks, bouldering on epic rock faces or hanging underneath cavernous crags spread out along the ocean, rock climbing is one of the world’s most exciting sports. From the most beautiful routes in the UK, France and America to deep-water soloing in Majorca and opening new lines in South Africa, James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini, two of rock climbing’s biggest stars, take you to the sport’s most iconic, unusual and daring destinations. With stunning photography showcasing rock climbing’s various styles and landscapes, each entry also includes expert tips, grading details and helpful topography of specific routes or sectors. Climbing Beyond is a beautiful homage to the sport of rock climbing and an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed of chalking up their hands and taking on the world’s most epic rock faces.
Download or read book Rock Climbing Connecticut written by David Fasulo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to go vertical? Let Rock Climbing Connecticut point you to the best ascents in the state. Scale the rock at Ragged Mountain, jam your way up the cracks at Chatfield Hollow State Park, and get pumped on the bouldering circuit at 7 Falls State Park. What Connecticut climbs lack in vertical height, they more than make up for in steep and sustained adventure. Inside you'll find information on the best climbing routes and bouldering problems at many favorite areas, along with protection information and gear recommendations that will keep you heading to the top. You'll find: detailed topos for all the major crags; descriptions of hundreds of routes; background and historical information on many of the crags; easy-to-follow driving and approach directions to climbing and bouldering destinations.
Download or read book Guide to Climbing written by Tony Lourens and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From conquering great peaks to scaling a challenging boulder, the thrill of climbing endures. And new techniques, materials, and advances in technology have made it possible for climbers to tackle just about any surface or rock type. Guide to Climbing covers all branches of climbing, discussing techniques, equipment, and the ethics of climbing. It also addresses mountain leadership, from the physical aspects of leading a pitch to the mental challenges of inspring confidence. Sections on advanced training explore controlling fear and specialized physical preparation.
Download or read book The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering written by Ludovic Seifert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to explore in depth the science of climbing and mountaineering. Written by a team of leading international sport scientists, clinicians and climbing practitioners, it covers the full span of technical disciplines, including rock climbing, ice climbing, indoor climbing and mountaineering, across all scientific fields from physiology and biomechanics to history, psychology, medicine, motor control, skill acquisition, and engineering. Striking a balance between theory and practice, this uniquely interdisciplinary study provides practical examples and illustrative data to demonstrate the strategies that can be adopted to promote safety, best practice, injury prevention, recovery and mental preparation. Divided into six parts, the book covers all essential aspects of the culture and science of climbing and mountaineering, including: physiology and medicine biomechanics motor control and learning psychology equipment and technology. Showcasing the latest cutting-edge research and demonstrating how science translates into practice, The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering is essential reading for all advanced students and researchers of sport science, biomechanics and skill acquisition, as well as all active climbers and adventure sport coaches.
Download or read book Rock Climbing New England written by Stewart M. Green and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New England is one of the country's most spectacular rock climbing arenas. The 66,608-square-mile region is studded with intimate crags, sweeping walls, compact sea cliffs, towering ledges, and spectacular overhangs. This full-color, revised edition of Rock Climbing New England describes fifteen of the region's best climbing areas in detail. Your choices of rocks and routes include two of the country's premier traditional crags, Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges in New Hampshire; New England's biggest rock face, Cannon Cliff in New Hampshire; and stunning sea cliff routes at Maine's Acadia National Park and at Rhode Island's Fort Wetherill State Park. Other superb selections include urban cragging at Crow Hill near Boston, the traprock cliffs of Ragged Mountain in Connecticut, and the granite slabs of Wheeler Mountain in Vermont. Inside you will also discover: climbing history of each site, pitch-by-pitch written descriptions, detailed topos and clear overview photos, and insider tips to remote climbing areas waiting to be explored. Rock Climbing New England, 2nd edition is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking adventure in this remarkable region.
Download or read book How to Rock Climb written by John Long and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Rock Climb, now in its sixth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock book in the world. All the fundamentals—from style and ethics, to physically scaling the rock—are presented by climbing experts John Long and Bob Gaines. Completely revised and updated to reflect state-of-the-art methods, this book includes sections on face climbing, crack climbing, equipment, anchoring, belaying, toproping, leading, rappelling, sport climbing, trad climbing, multipitch climbing and much more. How to Rock Climb is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.
Download or read book Science and Stewardship to Protect and Sustain Wilderness Values written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seventh World Wilderness Congress met in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in 2001. The symposium on science and stewardship to protect and sustain wilderness values was one of several symposia held in conjunction with the Congress. The papers contained in this proceedings were presented at this symposium and cover seven topics: state-of-knowledge on protected areas issues in South Africa; traditional and ecological values of nature; wilderness systems and approaches to protection; protection of coastal/marine and river/lake wilderness; spiritual benefits, religious beliefs, and new stories; personal and societal values of wilderness; and the role of science, education, and collaborative planning in wilderness protection and restoration.
Download or read book Science and Stewardship to Protect and Sustain Wilderness Values written by Alan E. Watson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills written by The Mountaineers and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 1174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .”—Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now it’s even better than ever The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century New edition—fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the text beloved by generations of new climbers—the standard for climbing education around the world where it has been translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprosed of active climbers and climbing educators reviewed every chapter of instruction, and discussed updates with staff from the American Alpine Club (AAC), the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and the Access Fund. They also worked with professional members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), to review their work and ensure that the updated textbook includes the most current best practices for both alpine and rock climbing instruction. From gear selection to belay and repel techniques, from glacier travel to rope work, to safety, safety, and more safety—there is no more comprehensive and thoroughly vetted training manual for climbing than the standard set by Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition. Significant updates to this edition include: • New alignment with AAC’s nationwide universal belay standard • Expanded and more detailed avalanche safety info, including how to better understand avalanches, evaluate hazards, travel safely in avy terrain, and locate and rescue a fellow climber in an avalanche • Newly revamped chapters on clothing and camping • All-new illustrations reflecting the latest gear and techniques—created by artist John McMullen, former art director of Climbing magazine • Review of and contributions to multiple sections by AMGA-certified guides • Fresh approach to the Ten Essentials—now making the iconic list easier to recall
Download or read book Climbing written by Nate Fitch and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning to the advanced level of trad rock climbing.
