Crack Climbing : Mastering the skills & techniques Paperback / softback
by Pete Whittaker
Illustrated by Alex Poyzer
Paperback / softback
Description
The ability to climb cracks is at the core of a climber's craft.
Crack Climbing by Pete Whittaker provides a single point of reference for all crack climbing techniques, regardless of the grade you climb. Pete is widely regarded as one of the best crack climbers in the world, having made dozens of cutting-edge first ascents and hard repeats, including the first ascent of Century Crack (5.14b) in Canyonlands, Utah.
In this book, Pete has drawn on years of experience to demonstrate the many different techniques and to give you an understanding of when, why and how to use them.
Develop these skills with confidence and your climbing standard will improve. The book is split into easily accessible sections on techniques for different widths of cracks, including finger cracks, hand and fist cracks, offwidth cracks and chimneys.
Pete looks at the basics, including the hand jam - the essential technique in any crack climber's repertoire - right through to advanced techniques such as the sidewinder and the trout tickler.
Step-by-step practical information and how-tos are supplemented with tips and tricks from Pete alongside illustrations by Alex Poyzer and photographs.
Additional chapters cover how to tape up, as well as essential gear and equipment. Pete has also interviewed some of the world's top crack climbers so that you can learn from the best.
Gain insights from Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold, Barbara Zangerl, Peter Croft and more. Master the craft and advance your climbing. It's time to jam!
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:272 pages, Index; Line drawings, black and white; Halftones, color; Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:15/01/2020
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- ISBN:9781911342762
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Information
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:272 pages, Index; Line drawings, black and white; Halftones, color; Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:15/01/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781911342762