Crack Climbing

2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in GuidebooksCrack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for:Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body)Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks)How to safely lead and place protectionEfficient positioning and movementStrength recovery while climbing