How To Climb 5.12 - Softcover

Horst, Eric J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762725761 ISBN 13: 9780762725762

Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

A manual for intermediate climbers to make the physical and mental jump to advanced climbing ability. It offers streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade. Looked upon as the ¿door¿ to the elite levels of difficulty, 5.12 is believed by many intermediate climbers to be out of their reach ¿ but that¿s where How to Climb 5.12 comes into play. This performance manual dispels the myth surrounding 5.12 and teaches average climbers that they can achieve heights previously considered the exclusive domain of the full-time climber.
How to Climb 5.12 can help intermediate climbers make the physical and mental jump to advanced climbing ability. It offers streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy. How to Climb 5.12 is the perfect manual to guide you on the road to mastery ¿ and to help make the trip as short as possible.
Inside you¿ll find: a self-assessment test to optimize your training; techniques and drills for accelerated learning of climbing skills; exercises for building strength and endurance; strategies for managing fear and building confidence; tactics for on-sight climbing and working redpoint projects.

About the Author:

Eric Horst has been climbing for over 25 years. He is the author of Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, and Training for Climbing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0762725761
• ISBN 13: 9780762725762
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192