This completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Most

Seminal book updated by author of the acclaimed Advanced Rock Climbing Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions 400 new color photos demonstrate techniques For

Expert climber John Long analyzes more belay anchors and gives advice on their respective strengths and suitability.

“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .”—Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now

2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Guidebooks Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet,