Best-selling climbing instructional, now fully updated, includes new, vetted alternatives to traditional techniques

Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, techniques, popular sites

Discusses rock climbing history, equipment, locations, techniques, and special language.

Covers bouldering to multipitch climbs Emphasis on safety and equipment Includes useful training program Fully illustrated with helpful color photos, this compl