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9781599218526

Knack Rock Climbing A Beginner's Guide: From the Gym to the Rocks

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  • ISBN13:

    9781599218526

  • ISBN10:

    1599218526

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-05-18
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot
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Summary

Judging from movies likeCliffhanger,rock climbing seems dangerous and, well, like a hard sport to do. The reality is that it doesn't take much to get out climbingin the gym or on the rocks.Knack Rock Climbinggets people started by giving them fundamental knowledge about climbing, equipment, movement, and safety. Photographs that accompany the succinct text every step of the way illustrate the basics of rock climbing, allowing quick comprehension of complex skills. This book is the only full-color volume on all aspects of climbing that specifically targets the beginner and novice rock climber.

Author Biography

Stewart M. Green is a lifelong climber as well as a professional writer and photographer who specializes in adventure travel and climbing subjects. He has written 18 books, many for FalconGuides, including many comprehensive rock climbing books including Rock Climbing Europe, Rock Climbing Colorado, Rock Climbing New England, Rock Climbing Utah, and Rock Climbing Arizona.   Ian Green  was the youngest American to climb a 5.13, was on the U.S. Climbing Team in the 1990s, and climbed professionally for ten years. He continues to climb around the world while working as a directional driller.    Mark Doolittle's photography has appeared in Knack Weight Training for Women. Visit him at www.markdoolittlephoto.com

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