Rock Climbing: A Guide to Skills, Techniques and Training

A comprehensive guide for novice climbers starting out in the sport, and experienced climbers who want to improve their rope work, technique, and knowledge of rock climbing. Focusing on indoor and summer rock climbing, this book covers: ? Essential safety skills for bouldering, top roping, sport, traditional, and multi-pitch climbing ? A complete kit list for each style of climbing ? Abseiling and self-rescue skills ? Mental training and tactics ? Technique training to improve your climbing movement, shown through step-by-step photography ? Training for power and endurance ? The history and ethics of rock climbing Written by an experienced coach and guide, and always taking safety as a primary concern, the book acts as a companion to training, and will reinforce learning to help the climber to put their skills into practice. AUTHOR: Jack Griffiths has been involved in rock climbing as an athlete and an instructor for more than 15 years. He has climbed world-renowned routes in traditional, sport, and alpine styles and has coached members of the British Youth Team, as well as private clients of all abilities. ILLUSTRATIONS: 360 colour photographs