As physical as climbing is, it is even more mental. Being technically sound and physically honed is not enough to navigate a high-ball boulder problem, personal-best lead, intimidating big wall, or treacherous mountain. Ultimately, we climb with our mind - our hands and feet are simply an extension [...]
The only conditioning book a rock climber needs!
Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This is the first-ever book to provide climbers of all ag[...]
TRAINING FOR CLIMBING: -The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance, 2nd edition Eric J. Horst Updated, expanded, and redesigned, the second edition of "Training for Climbing" builds on the best-selling first edition of this breakthrough text. Eric J. Horst continues his tradition of melding [...]
In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade of difficulty--the rating that separates intermediate climbers from the sport's elite. Many intermediate climbers mistakenly believe that climbs of 5.12 difficulty are simply beyond their reach. This revised and updated edition of Eric Horst's b[...]
The essential handbook for every beginner, "Learning to Climb Indoors" is the most complete book available on indoor climbing.
Veteran climber, performance coach, and renowned author Eric J. Horst gives you all the information you need to get started and have fun. From what to expect on your firs[...]