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Climbing the walls
West Linn Tidings - Jul 29, 2010
Max Becker has been rock climbing since the age of seven and has qualified for two national tournaments. Recently, after another strong ...
 
Hangin' Out
Mail Tribune - Jul 29, 2010
During the last school year, I went with the SOU rock-climbing club to Smith Rock and Joshua Tree," Boyd says. The SOU climbing club plans one overnight ...
 
Rock climbing safety tips for beginners
Helium - Jul 27, 2010
Rock climbing is a sport on the rise and highly addictive. Thousands of climbers across the land seek the thrill of reaching the summit while ...
 

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Rock Climbing books


Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills


by: The Mountaineers
This book was the primary text for an Intermediate Backcountry Skills course at Saratoga, California's West Valley College. If you're just starting to explore the backcountry and need an all-inclusive primer, it's pretty complete. The first 130 pages set the stage for beginners, and they're a good refresher for experienced backcountry travelers.

The climbing sections complement live instruction in belaying, rappelling and footwork on faces and cracks. They also give a clear explanation of knots for rescue and climbing.
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Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills


by: Craig Luebben
I bought this book along with "Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide" by the same author. And I just want to say that these books are terrific. A definite must for the bookshelf of anyone interested in climbing.

This book is well written and details many anchoring systems, knots, climbing skills, etc. This book is great if you are interested in any sort of outdoor climbing and if you have any questions about just about any topic in rock climbing at all. And, for more seasoned climbers this book offers many technical tips and suggestions that may make you look at some things in a different (more helpful way).
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Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide


by: Craig Luebben
Very hands on informative information which has been tested by thousands of climbers and includes aspects as security and speed.
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Climbing Self Rescue: Improvising Solutions for Serious Situations


by: Andy Tyson, Molly Loomis
I own Sylvan Rocks Climbing School here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I see more epics (with other parties) then I care to admit. If you are going out climbing, the knowledge in this book is no optional. Gravity plays for keeps and when something bad starts and gravity takes over, its hard to stop. When it does stop, if you know how to pick up the pieces and use the knowledge offered up in this book, you will greatly improve your chances of getting yourself and your partner down safely.
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