Better Bouldering

by Sherman, John

• ISBN13: 9780762770311
• ISBN10: 0762770317
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-08
• Publisher: Falcon Guides

Summary

This thoroughly revised and updated new edition of Better Boulderingpresents all the techniques and tricks gleaned from the thirty-year bouldering career of John Sherman, America's most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Sharing the most recent trends in techniques, equipment, and injury treatment and prevention, Sherman imparts his insider knowledge of the sport through colorful instructional text and "combat" stories from his own bouldering career--allowing both beginning and accomplished boulderers to learn from the author's mistakes rather than their own. Among the guest contributors for this new edition are top boulderers Paul Robinson, the 2008 ABS national champion, writing on gyms and competitions; and Angie Payne, the first American female to climb V13, who shares a woman's perspective on bouldering. More than 300 new color photos taken at the most popular bouldering locales throughout America and the world clearly demonstrate in dramatic fashion the concepts explained in the always entertaining text.

Author Biography

John Sherman, nicknamed “Verm” (short for “Vermin”), was a notorious character in the climbing and bouldering worlds during the 1980s and ’90s and is still a visible figure today, writing a blog for Deadpoint Magazine. His books include Sherman Exposed and Stone Crusade.

Table of Contents

1. Gear 2. Safety 3. The Art of Dynamic Movement 4. Finesse and Power 5. More Bouldering Tricks 6. The Mental Game 7. Strategies and Avoiding Mistakes 8. Health and Injuries 9. First Ascents 10. More Bouldering Games 11. Training 12. Paths to Success