How to Climb 5.12 (How to Rock Climb S.) - Softcover

Horst, Eric J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575400839 ISBN 13: 9781575400839

Publisher: Chockstone Press, 1997

Synopsis

This is a performance guidebook to achieving the most rapid gains in climbing ability possible.

About this title

Review:

""How to Climb 5.12" packs a lot into a slim book . . . a great first training book and a good addition to any training junkie's book shelf." --"Rock & Ice" magazine (praise for a previous edition)

From the Back Cover:

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 believed by many intermediate climbers to be out of their reach ¿ but that¿s where How to Climb 5.12 comes into play. This performance manual dispels the myth surrounding 5.12 and teaches average climbers that they can achieve heights previously considered the exclusive domain of the full-time climber.
How to Climb 5.12 can help intermediate climbers make the physical and mental jump to advanced climbing ability. It offers 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 guide you on the road to mastery ¿ and to help make the trip as short as possible.
Inside you¿ll find: a self-assessment test to optimize your training; techniques and drills for accelerated learning of climbing skills; exercises for building strength and endurance; strategies for managing fear and building confidence; tactics for on-sight climbing and working redpoint projects.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chockstone Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1575400839
• ISBN 13: 9781575400839
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120