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Author: Kathleen W. Deady
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780736815147
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the sport of rock climbing, including the hand and foot moves rock climbers perform, along with rock climbing competitions, and safety concerns involved with the sport.
Author: John Kettle
Publisher:
Published: 2018-09
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9781999654405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive practical guide to improving your rock climbing technique, and making your movement more effortless and efficient. Fully illustrated with over 35 skills exercises supported by online videos. Suitable for rock climbers from intermediate up to elite in sport climbing, bouldering and traditional climbing.
Author: Kathleen W. Deady
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780736815130
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the sport of mountain biking, describing some of the racing and trick moves, as well as some of the safety concerns involved in the sport.
Author: Eric Horst
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-09-16
Total Pages: 307
ISBN-13: 0762762659
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on new research in sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness, this book offers a training program to help any climber achieve superior performance and better mental concentration on the rock, with less risk of injury.
Author: Simone Payment
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2019-12-15
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1725347474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRock climbing tends to appeal to those who are interested alternative sports. The sport is often practiced alone, or with a small team, giving climbers a sense of being one with the mountain. This exciting introduction to the world of rock climbing will draw readers in with descriptions of amazing feats of scaling the most challenging peaks. Readers will learn how to develop the physical and mental skills needed to get involved in the sport in a safe and responsible way, the different types of equipment and safety gear, and about some of the sport's most accomplished superstars.
Author: Dave MacLeod
Publisher:
Published: 2009-11
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780956428103
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"9 out of 10 climbers are stuck. They are stuck on the same things. Some of the things that hold climbers back from improving their climbing standard are the same as they were twenty years ago: motivation, managing time, and not being able to analyse and correct their own basic technical or tactical errors. But they are also stuck for a new set of reasons. Twenty years ago, the problem was that no one knew how to train for climbing. Information was scarce and couldn't travel fast among the participants. Today, it's the opposite problem. Book after book lists techniques for climbing, exercises for climbing, tips for climbing. Navigating this barrage of information, filtering out the irrelevant and homing in on what matters to your life, your climbing and your circumstances has been the limiting step for today's climber."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Mark Houston
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780898867497
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* For climbers who know the basics and are ready to venture at higher altitudes* Written by longtime guides and climbing instructors certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA)* Teaches situational thinking and learning as well as techniqueThis intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain including rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude - approximately 5000 meters (16,000 feet) and lower. The technical protection systems are covered, of course. But 30 years of alpine climbing experience has convinced the authors that mastery - and safety - lie in the far more difficult task of knowing exactly which techniques to use, where and when. Therefore, they teach step-by-step decision-making skills, providing scenarios, checklists, and self-posed questions to inform the decision process. Alpine Climbing assumes some prior knowledge, primarily in rock climbing skills and techniques. Basic knots, belaying,rappelling, building rock anchors, leading, placing rock protection, and movement skills on rock: variations of these skills that are of particular value in the alpine environment are addressed in this book.
Author: Mark Twight
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 1999-08-31
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1594853835
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* The book that launched a renaissance in climbing technique and remains relevant today * Techniques and mental skills needed to climb at a more challenging level * Illustrated with full-color photos throughout Big, high routes at the edge of a climber's ability are not the places for inventing technique or relying on old habits. Complacency can lead to fatal errors. So where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focusing on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes, Twight centers his instruction on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed. Throughout, Twight makes it clear that the two things he refuses to compromise are safety and his climbing ethics. In addition to the extensive chapters on advanced techniques and skills, Twight also discusses mental preparedness and attitude; strength and cardiovascular training; good nutrition; and tips on equipment and clothing.
Author: Eric Horst
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2012-12-04
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 0762792744
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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 a climber. Hörst covers basic gear, fundamental safety techniques, and the importance of personal one-on-one instruction at the gym. Chapters on mental control, physical conditioning, and self-assessment round out the training. And as you progress, advice on advanced techniques and tactics will help you conquer the steepest walls. This revised and fully updated edition includes a new section on youth climbing as well as more information on taking your indoor-climbing skills outside onto real rock. Full color photos round out the package to make Learning to Climb Indoors an indispensable resource for new climbers.
Author: Susan A. Jackson
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780880118767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith help from sports psychology researcher Jackson, Csikszentmihalyi (human behavior, U. of Chicago) pares down his now-famous concept of flow to basic explanations and self-assessment exercises. Emphasis is on achieving a balance between challenges and skills, setting goals, taking advantage of feedback, focusing on the present, controlling the controllables, and having fun. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
