Learning to Rock Climb (Outdoor Activities Guides) [Paperback]

Michael Loughman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1981 | Series: Outdoor Activities Guides

This book is for all climbers, not just learners. I doupt it will be bettered for a long time, If ever. Rock climbing is practiced all over the world wherever a goodsized boulder, challenging cliff, or mountain face exists. This invaluable introduction to rock clinbing technique, equipment, terminology, and ethics, written by an experienced practitioner and teacher, is unique among climbing manuals because it is the first to instruct beginners from the modern standpoint of moverment. Abundant black and white photographs and precise illustrations complement the informative text to make Learning to Rock Climb the best all around introduction to this increasingly popular sport

Product Details

• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: Sierra Club Books; 4thEdition edition (July 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871562812
• ISBN-13: 978-0871562814
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good beginner book and general reference, September 9, 2004

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Dave "Computer Climber" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning to Rock Climb (Outdoor Activities Guides) (Paperback)

This was my first climbing book, and it was very helpful to me.

It covers a lot of topics, has helpful illustrations and photos, and clear, encouraging text. If you're new to climbing, or want a good reference book, this is it.

From basics to advanced, equipment how-to's, top-roping to leading, this covers it; emphasizing good technique, sound practice, and balance over strength.

If I was stranded on a deserted island with a cliff and could choose a climbing book to have, this is the climbing book I'd want.

5.0 out of 5 stars My first rocking climbing book, June 22, 2011

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Michael J. Urban - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning to Rock Climb (Outdoor Activities Guides) (Paperback)

This was one of my first rock climbing books back in the 80's and proved to be a invaluable guide to techniques and instruction and is still on of my favorite and highly recommended books still today. It sports superb photo's even if in black & white and is a great addition to one's climbing library even if now out of print technically but still available thru some sellers.