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A History of Free Climbing in America: Wizards of Rock

$87

A History of Free Climbing in America: Wizards of Rock

Climbing Free

$10.74

Arguably the best rock climber in the world–male or female–Lynn Hill recounts her climb up the Nose of Yosemite`s El Capitan. What`s remarkable about her feat is that she did it without any gear, in what`s known as a "free ascent." What`s more, no one has been able to repeat the climb.

Rock Climbing (Outdoor Pursuits Series)

$1.76

Whether you’re a beginner bouldering a low-angled face or an experienced climber flashing a route on-sight, Rock Climbing will help you explore one of the world’s fastest growing activities safely and successfully. Rock Climbing covers the basic techniques in four styles of free rock climbing: bouldering, top-roping, traditional leading, and sport leading. The book contains 47 full-color photos that demonstrate correct techniques for moving over rock faces, cracks, and overhangs. The book also provides photos and descriptions of the world’s best rock climbing destinations. Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Rock Climbing emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and – most of all – the fun of outdoor activity!

Climbing: The Complete Reference to Rock, Ice and Indoor Climbing

$1.12

Containing over 1,000 alphabetical entries exploring every aspect of North American and international rock climbing and mountaineering, Climbing: The Complete Reference introduces readers to the people, techniques, equipment, terminology, mountain ranges and peaks that have shaped this exciting and rewarding sport. Entries profile the massive peaks and ranges, including the Andes and the Adirondacks, Mount Everest, the Matterhorn, K2, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc; many of the cliffs where rock climbing has been developed; the individuals prominent in the sport, among them Sir Edmund Hillary, Catherine Destivelle and Reinhold Messner; the types of climbing, including bouldering, ice climbing, free climbing, sport climbing, aid climbing and solo climbing; and the equipment that is unique to the sport, including birdbeaks, bolt ladders, pitons, skyhooks and z-pulleys. Detailed definitions of climbing terms, such as anchor, belay, balling up, dinner-plating, objective danger and self-arrest, round out this exceptional reference. Compiled by an expert in the field and complemented by over 60 illustrations and photographs, Climbing: The Complete Reference is the ideal tool for both the amateur climber and general reader who want to familiarize themselves with the sport and its history, as well as for expert climbers looking for a detailed resource filled with facts and information.