Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) (Paperback)

Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

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A comprehensive guide for getting started in rock climbing or improving intermediate skills. — Tacoma News TribuneIf you’re not a rocket scientist but love to climb, this 2004 National Outdoor Book Award winner makes climbing…simple. — Fort Collins ColoradoanThe book’s photos and graphics are easy to understand and master, even for the most ground-bound among us. — Idaho Falls Post Register

New in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series: instruction for the beginning to intermediate rock climber by an internationally known guide. *Author is an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified rock guide and instructor *Learning exercises reinforce key skills *Step-by-step technique illustrated in over 150 photos Craig Luebben has taught rock climbing basics to hundreds of clients and has conducted self-rescue clinics across the U.S. Here he presents the most common foot positions, hand grips, and body positions and how to use them precisely, fr (more…)

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8 Responses to “Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) (Paperback)”

  1. Yukiko says:

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    amazing book
    this book is an amazing book
    to have especially if you are just starting out with climbing but it is a great resource to have for years to come its pretty comprehensive.

  2. Viveka says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Best 1st rock climbing book
    This book is really great for clearing up any confusion for a new and intermediate climber. It provides clear guidance from climbing techniques to gear selection and use.

  3. Tabitha says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Rock Climbing- Beginner to Expert
    Craig Luebben’s book is possibly THE Best Single Book written for rock climbing. It should be THE textbook for all people interested in learning to climb as it begins with basic…

  4. Lupe says:

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    for novice and intermediate climbers
    As a relatively new climber (i.e., as of this writing, I’ve been climbing about 7 months), I found that this was a good introductory text to keep around.

  5. Odetta says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Heath
    Excellent starting place to get into this kind of book, very good reference. I’ve been climbing for the last five years, and I learned a lot from this book.

  6. Shoneah says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    great for beginners or strong gym climbers moving to real rock
    it may not be perfect, but it does everything it needs to (at least for me). as per the title, i’d recommend this book to any beginner or strong gym climber who wants to move to…

  7. Jahdahdieh says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A Comprehensive Rock Climbing Guide
    From beginner through intermediate, this guide to rock climbing will not only teach you the basics, but provide you with exercises to help you improve your technique.

  8. Xing xing says:

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Helpful for All Levels of Experience
    A professional guide and industry innovator for over 20 years, Craig is an incredible resource for expert instruction.