Rock Climbing, 2nd Edition: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Experts) Kindle Edition

I'm new to the whole idea of rock climbing and I wanted to know more about the basics and fundamentals. From what I can tell, this is a good starting point, talking not only about methods and safety and terminology, but also how to respect the areas and fellow climbers etc, its about the lifestyle too. It can be exciting and dangerous, but thats all part of it, if you're smart and be careful, you shouldn't have a problem. Even if you are just vaguely interested in climbing, this book is a good resource in my opinion. Lot's of good information in these pages.

This is a very good book for anyone starting out in climbing. The book is written clearly and is a fairly easy read. The book's print quality is great! Although the images are black and white, they are still clear enough to understand and see what's going on. Furthermore, the book looks rather "complete." I mean it's hard to talk about everything but this book really makes a solid attempt at covering all of the bases. I would definitely recommend this book to someone starting out in climbing.I think all great books should be come in hardback because you will most likely keep them for a long time. I would have liked this book in hardback.

Lots to learn in here, and there is something for any skill level. The pictures for some of the knots could be a little more clear, but this is why you should also get professional training.

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).Bottom line: If you are going to be climbing at all, BUY THIS BOOK.

Clear and direct which was ideal for a beginner and will be useful when reading it again. I found this book would cover all the skills I wanted to know about to get started in climbing, and some parts beyond. I will use the intermediate chapters (Multi-pitch and Escaping) as and when required.A very good compliment to the "Self Coached Climber - Hague & Hunter" which was only covered briefly in chapter 1 (Climbing Technique) and even briefer in chapter 13 (Mental and Physical fitness).Lacked some diagrams about gear that was mentioned and never shown (Kindle) and a couple of knots that I had to look up independently to fully understand. Otherwise would have been 5 stars.

It's a shame really, this informative book is made full by hard to make out black and white pictures

I would recommend this to anyone it has just about everything you’ll ever need to know about rock climbing it’s helped me become a stronger and better climber

Guide, author and climbing gear inventor Craig Luebben's book won a National Outdoor Book award and it's well deserved. For anyone taking up rock climbing, or wanting to bring their knowledge up-to-date this is the book to start with.It's well organized and well-illustrated. Luebben starts the basics of pure climbing - footwork, holds and jams along with special climbing challenges like chimneys and off-widths (he's the Yoda of off-width climbing). Then he covers the gear you'll need like shoes, harness and ropes. He describes basic climber knots and working with ropes and slings. Then he talks about protection, natural and man-made.He tells you how to build anchors and keep your partner safe with proper belaying technique. He covers top-roping, sport climbing and the basics of traditional climbing including the approach, route-finding, setting pro and the physics and psychology of leading.. Later chapters introduce multi-pitch free climbing, descending and rappelling, bouldering and training for climbing. The concluding chapter explains how to avoid turning your climb into an epic by learning basic self-rescue techniques.This is by far the best, most up-to-date book on basic rock climbing. After you've read it (more than once) and practiced the skills he describes, get Luebben's book on building climbing anchors.Bill Becher

i recently purchased this book as i have taken up climbing again after some 10 12 years of being absent from the sport and i was looking for a comprehensive but clear guide to bring me upto date .this book couldnt be clearer its well defined and concise in its information it has simple step by step guids for tying ropes climbing techneques and how to set up your equiptment its fantastic as i said i have climbed in the past so i was only looking to brush away the cobwebs but it would be an invaluble referance book for any experianced or novice climbers .all in all increadably satisfied with this book and i will be looking out for the rest in the series to boost my knowladge base in the sport .

Whilst this book is very well written and informative, the title is somewhat misleading.As somebody who is just starting out as a climber, many of the techniques described in this book after the opening chapters are well beyond the scope of 'basic' knowledge I was looking for.Its good, but don't expect a simple beginner's guide.

Really great book, lots of interesting information, definitely worth having in your climbing library!

Excellent book if your eating into rock climbing. There is a lot to learn from this book.

A great book for all climbers, from beginner level to more advanced climbers looking to solidify and codify their knowledge. Chock full of great information and great value for money. This book is a must buy!