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The Rockfax Beginners' Guide for Climbers is the perfect NICAS Level 1–3 companion for young climbers starting their indoor climbing journey. Packed with fun, step-by-step cartoon illustrations, this officially endorsed guide teaches essential climbing skills and knot-tying techniques in a clear, engaging format. Approved by NICAS and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, it includes a hardback fold-out cover and practice cord, ideal for kids, parents, and coaches learning safe climbing fundamentals. Written and illustrated by Sophie Mitchell.

Rare Breed Productions: Moving the Needle chronicles the journey of pursuing a deep curiosity that led to the groundbreaking first ascent of Rhapsody at Dumbarton Rock - the world's hardest trad climb and the first to achieve an E11 grade. This autobiographical narrative delves into the highs and lows of the climber's apprenticeship, offering insights and inspiration for readers to transform their own climbing skills. A must-read for those seeking to push boundaries and elevate their climbing journey.

This book by Patagonia provides the scientifically backed and athlete-tested wisdom and experience of three of the best uphill athletes. It educates outdoor athletes of all stripes to develop plans to perform their best.

The only exercise guide a rock climber will ever need! Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. To improve in the sport, climbers must build and maintain each of these assets. Written by veteran climber and performance coach, Eric Hörst, The Rock Climber's Exercise Guide provides climbers of all ages and experience with the knowledge and tools to design and follow a comprehensive, personalized exercise program. Enhance your skills, maximize your potential, and become the best climber you can be!

Climbing: From Gym to Rock is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on getting indoor climbers outdoors. The book will feature information on environment and terrain, types of crag, best practices, and more. Photos will be throughout.

Everything you [n]ever wanted to know about big wall and aid climbing – from light and fast speed ascents to full-on vertical camping – along with the most up-to-date tips, tricks and techniques to teach you the Better Way to climb big walls.

Vertebrate Publishing's 1001 Climbing Tips is a book packed with handy hints and tips from the very highly accomplished Andy Kirkpatrick. It will change the way you climb and possibly be a life saver.

Training for the New Alpinism translates theory into application to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Steve House, one of the best, and his trainer Scott Johnston present training plans for weekend warriors as well as the world's best mountaineers. Filled with photos, graphs, illustrations, and anecdotes.

A clear introduction to the world of knots, from the practical to the decorative. Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to master over 50 knots. Step-by-step instructions to tying over 50 knots from the essential to the decorative. A practical guide for sailers, moutaineers and campers as well as those who would like to try their hand at more decorative knots.

A fully illustrated guide describing all kinds of knots useful in the outdoor environment. Outdoor Knots is the latest in Falcon's popular Pocket Guide series and delivers relevant, expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author Cliff Jacobson provides readers with accessible information on choosing the best knot for the situation, tying different types of common knots and hitches, selecting the best kinds of rope, and much more.

Dangling sweaty-palmed from a 3000 foot cliff for days on end, the author taught himself by trial and error -why do the same? This guide will show you leading and hauling techniques, how to live on a wall, style and ethics, key training exercises and all illustrated in full colour. Another great guide from the ever expanding series from the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series.

This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked. From dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together.

This "how-to" guide to expedition planning will take you through all the steps to get your expedition off the ground. It is an essential guide for planning, organising and leading expeditions, whether your team is large or small.

This is a complete guide to all aspects of climbing and mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors and amateur climbers alike.

Winter Skills is packed with essential information and techniques for climbers and walker.

Following on the heels of the critically acclaimed Sport Climbing+, Trad Climbing+ is the first climbing text book focusing on modern traditional climbing from a British perspective.