The book will cover the history of mountain climbing, equipment that keep climbers safe or even assist them during climbing. It will also explain to readers the various climbing styles and other gears to look for during climbing.
The book also contains reference images that have been carefully chosen by the writer to represent specific details to illustrate specific aspects of mountain climbing activity.
It will serve as a guide and reference material for beginners who would want to enter the sport of mountain climbing. The book should be used along with the instructions and advice from your instructor before you start your first climb. Good luck and welcome to the world of mountain climbing.
What You'll Get Inside:
HISTORY OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING GEARS
CLOTHING FOR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
Layering systems
CAMP GEARS
TECHNICAL GEAR
Snow shovels
Ropes
Ice axe
Parts of an ice axe
Crampons
OTHER MOUNTAINEERING GEARS
Water bottle
Water purification kit
Torch/flashlight
GPS device
Whistle
Goggles
Helmet
Trekking poles
CLIMBING ROPES
Characteristics of climbing ropes
TYPES OF CLIMBING ROPES
Single ropes
Twin ropes
Half (double) Ropes
CLIMBING ROPE ACCESSORIES
Quickdraws
Harness
Belay devices
CLIMBING BOOTS
Parts of a climbing boot
Types of climbing boots
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING STYLES
Bouldering
Sport climbing
Traditional climbing
Solo climbing
Top rope climbing
INDOOR CLIMBING
Take a Sneak Peak Inside (page 16):
"Climbing boots are specially designed footwear used for climbing highlands. Climbing footwear is usually a few millimeters thick and fit very snugly around the foot.
Manufacturers cover climbing footwear with a vulcanized rubber layer to increase the grip of the climber’s foot on a climbing wall or rock face due to friction.
It is essential to have the boots that suits the requirements of your climbing style. There are different types of climbing shoes available on the market today. To be able to compare climbing shoes then you should have knowledge on the various components of the climbing shoes."
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