Rock Climbing - Published by Human Kinetics

SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2009
Submitted By: Sherwin Mapanoo

The Wilderness Education Association is proud to announce that Rock Climbing, the second book authored by the WEA, as a part of the Outdoor Adventures series published by Human Kinetics is complete!

Rock Climbing, edited by Timothy W. Kidd and Jennifer Hazelrigs, is the ideal book for individuals who are interested in getting started in the sport of Rock Climbing. Expert contributors share with readers the proper technique essential to a safe and enjoyable experience. Easy to follow directions supplemented with photos and illustrations allow beginners to quickly understand climbing fundamentals. Each chapter also contains success checks to help the reader ensure that they are fully understanding the material.

Authors also share consumer, technique, and safety tips obtained from their extensive experience as climbers and years of instructing.

Rock Climbing is a book that is relevant to the recreational user as well as for educators teaching beginning rock climbing courses; we hope that you enjoy this resource and all that is has to offer!

Contents:

Part I: Preparing for a Rock Climbing Adventure
Chapter 1: Going Rock Climbing
Chapter 2: Climbing Into Fitness
Chapter 3: Indoor Climbing
Chapter 4: Know Before You Go
Chapter 5: Gearing Up for Rock Climbing

Part II: On the Rock
Chapter 6: Knots for Climbing
Chapter 7: Managing Friction: The Skill of Belaying
Chapter 8: Building Climbing Anchor Systems
Chapter 9: Strength and Grace: Techniques for Movement on Rock
Chapter 10: Descending
Chapter 11: Lead Rock Climbing

For additional information on this release, please contact:
National Office WEA
Phone: (812) 855-4095
Fax: (812) 855-8697
Email: wea@indiana.edu

Source: www.humankinetics.com