CLIMB! A Guide to High Adventure (Paperback)

- THE COMPLETE BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE CLIMBING GUIDE
- LEARN ESSENTIAL SKILLS, TECHNIQUE, AND CONFIDENCE
- ENDORSED BY LEADING CLIMBING COACHES
- FROM INDOOR WALLS TO REAL ROCK
- CLEAR, PRACTICAL, AND ACTUALLY ENJOYABLE TO READ
- PERFECT FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG CLIMBERS ALIKE

REVIEWS

“Probably the best and most entertaining instructional book I’ve had the pleasure of reading. It is refreshingly different to anything else out there and a definite must if you want to learn or know more about climbing and having fun on rock.”
— Tony Lourens, Editor, SA Mountain

“A must-read for all those getting started in climbing and a brilliant introduction to the many techniques and complexities needed to help your journey to climbing mastery.”
— Jon Redshaw, Austrian Team Climbing Coach, Austria

“Chock-full of helpful advice, delivered in a light-hearted and humorous fashion. Everything you’ll need to know to go from armchair enthusiast to a ROCK WARRIOR is right here.”
— Guy Davenport, Head Coach, White Spider Climbing Squad, UK

“Something the climbing industry was lacking! An excellent and conclusive guide for beginner climbers!”
— Robin O’Leary, ROAP Performance Climbing Coaching, USA

“Of great benefit not only to beginner climbers, but also to intermediate climbers who wish to fill in the gaps in their knowledge or explore new avenues.”
— David Wolhuter, Boulder Shack Climbing Gym, UK

CONTENT

Funny, practical, and full of useful insight, CLIMB! A GUIDE TO HIGH ADVENTURE gives aspiring climbers the building blocks for success.

Inside, you’ll find guidance on:

• choosing the right equipment
• improving technique and movement
• sticking to the wall
• training effectively for climbing
• maintaining confidence and positive focus

Packed with practical advice and humorous illustrations, this book helps climbers avoid common pitfalls and progress with confidence.

TOPICS COVERED

• Getting started
• Different types of climbing available
• Climbing in an indoor centre / 'rock gym'
• Choosing the best climbing equipment (includes guidance on shoes, chalk, helmets, harnesses, and rope)
• Basic warm-ups
• Fundamental climbing techniques
• Managing the fear of falling
• Understanding climbing grade systems
• An introduction to top rope climbing indoors
• What to pack and prepare for the challenges of climbing outdoors
• An introduction to Deep Water Soloing / Psicobloc
• Training for climbing including technique, strength, and flexibility exercises
• Achieving the right mindset
• What to expect and how to prepare for competition climbing

Visit www.climb-series.com for more information about the author’s climbing books and resources.

Jacob D Nuttall grew up in South Wales, a rock climbing Mecca. Its varied and rugged landscape offers a giddying array of outdoor climbs. Unfortunately he didn't discover climbing for another 25 years and where he lives now is flat as a pancake. Nevertheless, he can often be found dragging himself up the walls of an indoor climbing centre, or further afield outdoors in the UK when it isn't raining (it's always raining). His first book, "Climb! A Guide to High Adventure" was written on an appallingly slow laptop, and illustrated using a digital application and an Apple pencil that his dog had chewed to a fine mulch. He has since invested in a speedier laptop and the pencil still seems to work. He writes in his spare time and has a considerable number of unfinished works littered around the household. He will seek to release these one by one in-between a never ending list of menial chores, outstanding DIY, and general life 'stuff'.