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Mastering Basic Skills

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Steve Achey, Editor of Climbing Magazine says this is "One of climbing's most knowledgeable experts condenses a lifetime's worth of professional experience into one comprehensive manual. You'll be in good hands."

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  • Step-by-step rock climbing techniques with over 300 photos
  • How to outfit for the climb
  • How to do face climbing, crack climbing and miltipitch free climbs
  • How to tie climbing knots
  • Learn rock climbing exercises to reinforce key skills
  • Comprehensive instruction on top roping, sport climbing, traditional climbing, and bouldering
  • Learn dynamic movement style for more efficient climbing
  • Avoid and escape hazardous climbing situations
  • Downclimbing and rappelling techniques
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Rock, Snow & Ice

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Known as the "Climber's Bible", Mountaineering is in it's 7th successful edition - written by a team 40 experts with over 400 illustrations, this is an excellence resource for avid climbers. Click here >> Learn Mountaineering

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Rock Climbing News & Tips

  • Climbing Magazine
    Motivating and inspiring rock climbing stories with photography that makes you want to go out and climb things. Also, information on climbing gear, destinations, training & techniques for people wanting to learn.
  • How to Build Reliable Anchors
    As you might guess, reliable anchors are an important part of safe climbing. Climber John Long shows you everything you need to know about natural anchors, removable gear anchors and fixed gear anchors. Plus learn about the roles equalization and opposition play with placing and using anchors, and useful knot tying techniques.
  • Rock Climbing Videos & DVDs
    Learn rock climbing basics by watching rock climbers in action - conveniently from your own living room.


Rock Climbing Destinations

  • Climbing & Mountaineering Vacation Packages
    Review a wide selection of climbing and mountaineering vacations worldwide, including dates, location, cost, length of trip and trip highlights. If you like adventure and unique travel experiences, you'll like these vacation packages. Get a Free Brochure!

  • Plan a trip with your friends! Use this unique online group travel planner to organize Rock Climbing Getaways | Classic Group Climbing Trips or browse hundreds of other cool trip ideas to help you book your trip.

  • Places to Climb
    Climbers post information on different climbs they've taken, including when to go, how to get there, permits or fees required, camping and a summary of each trip. Photos are usually included and quite impressive. Personally, I'm afraid of heights, but I don't mind looking at other people hanging off tall cliffs.
  • Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms
    Search climbing gyms by state, then find complete details on each location, including contact information, a brief description and link to each gym's website. Many have photos, showing what each climbing gym is like, plus rates, activities, instruction and more.
  • Top 10 National Parks for Climbing
    Great reviews on beautiful and challenging rock climbing adventures in national parks. Cool photos. A great reason to schedule a vacation.
  • Find People to Climb With
    Find people in your area who are interested in rock climbing, and make new friends who enjoy spending time exploring new heights as much as you do.


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