--- product_id: 47870299 title: "Rock Climbing: Essential Skills & Techniques" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/47870299-rock-climbing-essential-skills-and-techniques store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Rock Climbing: Essential Skills & Techniques **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rock Climbing: Essential Skills & Techniques - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/47870299-rock-climbing-essential-skills-and-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is the official handbook of 'the Mountaineering Instructor, Single Pitch, Climbing Wall and Climbing Wall Leading Award Schemes'. Written by one of the best known rock climbing instructors in the UK this is the definitive and comprehensive 'how to rock climb' textbook, now in its revised and updated second edition. It covers un-roped bouldering and movement skills as well as every aspect of single and multi-pitch rock climbing, abseiling, problem solving, the climbing environment, the history and development of the sport and much more. This book is a reference tool for every climber, from novice to expert, as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help coach and instruct others. It is the official handbook for the UK qualification system that includes 'the Mountaineering Instructor, Climbing Wall, Single Pitch and Climbing Wall Leader Awards and is endorsed by the BMC, MCofS and MI. Revised throughout there are additional chapters on Sport Climbing, Sea Level Traversing, Ropes Courses and Via Ferrata, Adaptive Techniques for Disabled Climbers, Injury Avoidance, Improving Technique, Risk Management and the Law and Working with Young People. It has a functional design with easy-reference colour-coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text and inspiring photos that give a genuine flavour of the breadth of climbing possibilities across Britain and Ireland. It is the second of a series of manuals from Mountain Leader Training UK that includes the highly successful 'Hill Walking' and 'Winter Skills'. Review: From a newbie (ish) perspective - I'm pretty new to all this climbing world having only just started working in an outdoor activity and education centre September last year as an apprentice activity instructor. Before this job role I have only climbed a handful of times at very most and I have not read this guide book through and through. OK so what I have noticed so far is... Good, clear text and images. Good wealth of information A section that explained climbers talk easy to pick up and take bits of information that may help you - at many levels of expertise. I would say I'm just glad I choose this as my very first climbing book buy, was nearly tempted to buy the climbing games book which I have read a little of but this caught my attention ;-) It's well worth the money, trust!! Review: All you need. - Well, all you need to supplement experience. This is a great book if you are looking to do Climbing Wall Award, Single Pitch Award and/or Mountain Leader. Or just fancy bolstering your knowledge. Its got great, concise and easy to understand info about many aspects of climbing and mountaineering, with simple yet clear illustrations. Cannot say much more than its a very definitive guide with much that you need to know. But, whilst very comprehensive, I would not recommend this as a "how to" book, think of it more as a "i know what im doing but want a better understanding!" If thats you, buy this. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 424,587 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 98 in Practical Guides to Climbing 4,901 in Active Outdoor Pursuits 10,528 in General Sports, Hobbies & Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 298 Reviews | ## Images ![Rock Climbing: Essential Skills & Techniques - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D4E9V+TqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a newbie (ish) perspective *by B***7 on 14 June 2012* I'm pretty new to all this climbing world having only just started working in an outdoor activity and education centre September last year as an apprentice activity instructor. Before this job role I have only climbed a handful of times at very most and I have not read this guide book through and through. OK so what I have noticed so far is... Good, clear text and images. Good wealth of information A section that explained climbers talk easy to pick up and take bits of information that may help you - at many levels of expertise. I would say I'm just glad I choose this as my very first climbing book buy, was nearly tempted to buy the climbing games book which I have read a little of but this caught my attention ;-) It's well worth the money, trust!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All you need. *by G***O on 4 April 2014* Well, all you need to supplement experience. This is a great book if you are looking to do Climbing Wall Award, Single Pitch Award and/or Mountain Leader. Or just fancy bolstering your knowledge. Its got great, concise and easy to understand info about many aspects of climbing and mountaineering, with simple yet clear illustrations. Cannot say much more than its a very definitive guide with much that you need to know. But, whilst very comprehensive, I would not recommend this as a "how to" book, think of it more as a "i know what im doing but want a better understanding!" If thats you, buy this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential piece of kit *by S***7 on 9 January 2012* If you are involved in climbing at any level then this really is an assential piece of kit. All the stuff you really need to know is in this book written in a clear and simple style with excellent pictures and illustrations. This updataed version has more than enough extra information to justify replacing your old and tattered earlier copy. If you don't have an earlier copy then buy this. You won't regret it. 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