Free Soloing and Other Extreme Rock Climbing (Natural Thrills)

Smith, Elliott

ISBN 10: 1543573258 ISBN 13: 9781543573251

Publisher: Capstone Pr Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Explore the elevated world of rock climbing! Readers will learn about free soloing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this sky-high sport. Discover other extreme climbing and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

About this title

Book Description:

Trending adventure parks, ropes courses, and action sports summer camps are already combining nature and extreme sports for kids; Outdoor action sports foster social emotional learning and chances to practice grit, determination, and overcoming your fears, all parts of health and wellness curriculum; Getting kids excited about activities done in nature can help fight nature-deficit disorder; Get revved up for the 2020 Olympics, which has more action/extreme sports, including surfing, skateboarding, and rock climbing

About the Author:

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1543573258
• ISBN 13: 9781543573251
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32