Overview
Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport's aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for: Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body) Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks) How to safely lead and place protection Efficient positioning and movement Strength recovery while climbing
Full Product Details
Author: Pete Whittaker
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Imprint: Mountaineers Books
Dimensions:
Width: 17.50cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.680kg
ISBN: 9781680512151
ISBN 10: 1680512153
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 January 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide lives up to its title as a must-have... Packed with practical advice grounded in years of experience, Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide is thoroughly reader-friendly, easy-to-follow, and encouraging. Highly recommended.-- Midwest Book Review Whittaker's new book makes crack climbing accessible. It provides the tools for new crack climbers to understand everything from the fundamentals to expert skills. Advanced crack climbers will likely find new skills and useful tips as well. Whittaker is a master of the subject, and it's clear he put great care into imparting his knowledge into Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide. The result is a book that deserves a spot on every serious climber's shelf, when he or she isn't pulling it out of their pack at the base of a route.-- Climbing
Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide lives up to its title as a must-have ... Packed with practical advice grounded in years of experience, Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide is thoroughly reader-friendly, easy-to-follow, and encouraging. Highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Renowned crack climber Pete Whittaker regularly teaches climbing courses and presents at climbing events around the world, from festivals such as the Kendal Mountain Film Festival, The Telegraph London Outdoor Show, and Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, to local climbing clubs, gyms, and walls. He makes his home in Sheffield, England. Visit him online at PeteWhittaker.co.uk.
