In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade. Looked upon as the "door" to the elite levels of difficulty, 5.12 is thought by many intermediate climbers to be out of their reach-and that's where How to Climb 5.12 comes into play. This book dispels the myth surrounding 5.12 and teache
How to climb 5.12!
โ Scribed by Hรถrst, Eric J
- Publisher
- Falcon Guides;Globe Pequot Press
- Year
- 2012;2016
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- How to climb series
- Edition
- 3rd ed
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Body; Index; About the Author; Back Cover; Spine.;The essential manual for intermediate climbers who want to make the jump to advanced climbing abilitywith new color photos
In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade of difficultythe rating that separates intermediate climbers from the sport's elite. Many intermediate climbers mistakenly believe that climbs of 5.12 difficulty are simply beyond their reach. This revised and updated edition of Eric Horst's best-selling instructional manual dispels that myth, and shows average climbers how they can achieve heights previously considered the exclusive domain of the full-time climber.
How to Climb 5.12 is a performance guidebook that will help climbers attain the most rapid gains in climbing ability possible. Hörst provides streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy. How to Climb 5.12 is the perfect manual to help intermediate climbers quickly along the road to mastery.
โฆ Table of Contents
Front Cover
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Body
Index
About the Author
Back Cover
Spine.
โฆ Subjects
GAMES--Gambling--Sports;SPORTS & RECREATION--Business Aspects;SPORTS & RECREATION--Essays;SPORTS & RECREATION--History;SPORTS & RECREATION--Mountaineering;SPORTS & RECREATION--Reference;TRAVEL--Special Interest--Sports;Rock climbing;;SPORTS & RECREATION -- Mountaineering;GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports;SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects;SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays;SPORTS & RECREATION -- History;SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference;TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports
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