Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills From Amazon.com This updated edition of the mountaineering classic is an
essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to
in-depth discussions of outdoors fundamentals; climbing techniques for rock,
snow, and ice; safety procedures and emergency response; geology and weather;
and appendices for climb ratings and supplementary reading, among other topics.
Detailed sections on navigation, ropes, knots, and protection include drawings,
diagrams, and maps. Enjoy the freedom of the hills to the fullest with this
thorough guide.
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Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Climbing Performance This is the completely revised and updated edition of Flash
Training, the fundamental manual for physical and mental training for rock
climbers. Drawing on new research in sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness,
the author has created a training program to help any climber achieve superior
performance and better mental concentration on the rock, with less risk of
injury. A necessary book for rock climbers everywhere.
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Climbing: Training for Peak Performance (Outdoor Expert)
This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities , and
interests who wish to improve their performance. It is for weekend warriors who
enjoy 5.6s yet desire to lead 5.10s, and for mountaineers interested in moving
faster at altitude. It is for ice climbers who want to move more efficiently
over frozen terrain and big wall climbers who want to increase their stamina.
The standard concept of training for climbing has long been, "just climb!" While
that may suffice for a few gifted individuals, this philosophy has also resulted
in countless climbers reaching performance plateaus and suffering recurring
injuries. Even after the benefits of training began to be recognized, many of
the regimens developed by climbers were physiologically unsound; some were
downright dangerous. Climbing: Training for Peak Performance carefully details
the foundation and fundamentals of nutrition for mind and body, flexibility
training, aerobic, and strength conditioning, and how to put it all together to
help you perform better.
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How to Rock Climb: Climbing Anchors From Amazon.com The most valuable skill you can acquire as a traditional
climber is the ability to build sturdy, reliable anchors. Without that, no
amount of natural talent or dumb luck will allow you to live a long, healthy
life as a rock climber. Fortunately, John Long's guide to climbing anchors is a
definitive source, with sections on natural, equalized, haul bag, and rappelling
anchors. Whether you're using spring-loaded, camming devices or the old-school,
passive tri-cams, Long presents a number of creative options for nearly every
possible situation. Long is a patient teacher and his writing is clear and
concise, but it's the hundreds of illustrations that really drive his lessons
home.
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