Craig Luebben – författare

Teaches the reader the Twelve Essential Climbing Knots, and then presents eighteen others for various special situations. Color illustrations make learning these knots a cinch.

Teaches the reader the Twelve Essential Climbing Knots, and then presents eighteen others for various special situations. Color illustrations make learning these knots a cinch.

The definitive word on climbing techniques intended for the experienced climber to refine and polish form.

Thousands of rock climbers have learned the sport using Craig Luebben's seminal and bestselling text, Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills. Now Craig's friend and fellow climber Topher Donahue brings the content up to current standards and includes technological advances, while preserving Craig's comprehensive approach. An award-winning climber in his own right, Topher uses his writing and photography skills to simplify the complex world of modern climbing technique and reveals the thought process behind safe and practical climbing methods. This second edition includes European climbing techniques that offer alternatives to those traditionally taught in North America. Topher has also incorporated new lessons derived from accidents due, in part, to the increased popularity of climbing.

• Approximately 35 new techniques, safety considerations, and subjects• National Outdoor Book Award winner in first edition• First edition of this popular title has sold 50,000 copiesThousands of rock climbers have learned the sport using Craig Luebben’s seminal and bestselling text, Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills. Now Craig’s friend and fellow climber Topher Donahue brings the content up to current standards and includes technological advances, while preserving Craig’s comprehensive approach. An award-winning climber in his own right, Topher uses his writing and photography skills to simplify the complex world of modern climbing technique and reveals the thought process behind safe and practical climbing methods.This second edition includes European climbing techniques that offer alternatives to those traditionally taught in North America. Topher has also incorporated new lessons derived from accidents due, in part, to the increased popularity of climbing. Also found in this edition:• Over 10,000 more words and 125 more photos• Three never-before-published techniques: Adjustable Hitch, High Friction Tubes, and Bight Method• Detailed technical updates throughout• New distinction between “anchor” (a group of placements, pieces, or bolts used at the end of a pitch or for top rope or rappel setup) and “placement” or “piece” (individual cams, nuts, etc., used in groups to make an anchor or used individually as protection on a pitch)

Seminal book updated by author of the acclaimed Advanced Rock ClimbingEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions400 new color photos demonstrate techniquesFor this new edition of Rock Climbing Anchors, climber and writer Topher Donahue carefully reviewed each technique and lesson, making them even easier to understand and learn. Key updates include:Improved content hierarchy, reading efficiency, and technique emphasisPros vs. Cons comparison lists Technological advances and changes in gear and standardsGraphic illustrations of forces, movement, "e;right"e; vs. "e;wrong"e; technique, and moreNew section on anchor considerations for the climbing gymNew distinction between "e;anchor"e; and "e;placement"e; or "e;piece"e;