The Complete Climber's Handbook [Paperback]

Jerry Cinnamon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2000

"Essential insights from a master of the sport."­­Outside Magazine

This outdoor classic, praised by major climbing magazines, is one of the leading guides to a sport that at least 7 million Americans enjoyed last year. The Complete Climber's Handbook is now fully revised to ride the crest of climbing's surging wave of popularity.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Essential insights from a master of the sport."--Outside

This comprehensive four-season manual, a revised and expanded edition of the popular Climbing Rock and Ice, covers both techniques and equipment for all facets of this increasingly popular sport, including rock climbing, ice climbing, and indoor climbing walls.

The Complete Climber's Handbook provides all the in-depth information climbers from beginners to experts need, from how to lead a climb, detailed instructions on movement, anchoring systems, and safety, to sidebar accounts from experienced climbers. Author Jerry Cinnamon has taught climbing for years and originally developed this book for a college class on mountain leadership. He knows what questions climbers ask, and he has the answers.

What reviewers said about the first edition:

"I wish I could give each [new climber] a copy."--Rock and Ice

"A fine introduction to technique with many clear drawings and lucid description."--Book News, Inc.

"One of the better new how-to-do-everything books we've seen. All the basics, and more."--Climbing

About the Author

Jerry Cinnamon is a professor of outdoor recreation and environmental sciences at Unity College in Maine. He has been climbing for nearly 30 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition (May 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071357556
• ISBN-13: 978-0071357555
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #832,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Mountaineering > Rock Climbing

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Material was complete and well presented, April 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Climber's Handbook (Paperback)

I found the material to be broad in scope, well covered, and nicely presented. I still refer to this text from time to time as a refresher reference even after climbing for two years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventuresports Institute Text, February 6, 2007

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Andrew Hershey (McHenry, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Climber's Handbook (Paperback)

I utilize this book as the text for the entire 21 day climbing curriculum at the Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College. Straightforward and very informative.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete learning tool, October 1, 2005

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Rock Doctor "Granite" (,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Climber's Handbook (Paperback)

The book contains good material for learning and is a good reference to go back to again and again. I like that it covers rock as well as snow and ice climbing in one package. Good photos and clear drawings illustrate points.