Climb! – A Guide to High Adventure

CLIMB! A GUIDE TO HIGH ADVENTURE is suitable for complete novices, as well as those who have already started climbing, seeking improvement in their technique and general know how. It focuses on indoor bouldering because this is the easiest and most accessible route into climbing: you don?t need any technical equipment beyond climbing shoes and can pretty much get started with minimal instruction.

It includes an introduction to basic rope climbing (‹top rope›), venturing outdoors – including climbing above deep water (psicobloc) on ‹real rock› – as well as making the first steps into the competition arena. Crucially, it provides insight and genuine practical guidance using simple everyday analogies and humour.

Topics covered:

Getting started
Different types of climbing available
Climbing in an indoor centre / ‹rock gym›
Choosing the best climbing equipment (includes guidance on shoes, chalk, helmets, harnesses, and rope)
Basic warm-ups
Fundamental climbing techniques
Managing the fear of falling
Understanding climbing grade systems
An introduction to top rope climbing indoors
What to pack and prepare for the challenges of climbing outdoors
An introduction to Deep Water Soloing / Psicobloc
Training for climbing including technique, strength, and flexibility exercises
Achieving the right mindset
What to expect and how to prepare for competition climbing

No of Pages: 178
Page Size: 150 x 230 mm
Edition: 1st: Mar 2023
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: B & W Drawiungs / Diagrams