Learning to Climb Indoors

by Eric Horst

Overview

The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbing—now revised and in its third edition! Veteran climber, performance coach, and renowned author Eric J. Hörst gives you all the information you need to get started and have fun. From what to expect on your first visit to a climbing gym to in-depth instruction on climbing techniques, tactics, strategy, and taking your indoor climbing skills outside, this guide will take you through your first few days—and years—as a climber. Hörst covers basic gear, fundamental safety techniques, and the importance of personal one-on-one instruction at the gym. Chapters on mental control, physical conditioning, and self-assessment round out the training. And as you progress, advice on advanced techniques and tactics will help you conquer the steepest walls. This revised and fully updated edition includes a new section on youth climbing as well as more information on taking your indoor-climbing skills outside onto real rock. Full color photos round out the package to make Learning to Climb Indoors an indispensable resource for new climbers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493043101
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	How To Climb Series
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	1,075,487
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Eric Hörst has been climbing for over thirty years. He is a performance coach who has helped thousands of climbers improve their performance through his books, magazine articles, seminars, and Web sites. He is the author of Training for Climbing, How to Climb 5.12, The Rock Climber's Exercise Guide, and Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. He lives with his wife Lisa Ann and their two sons, Cameron and Jonathan, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Foreword by USA Climbing vi

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Welcome to the Vertical Extreme! 1

Chapter 2 Equipment and Safety Gear 13

Chapter 3 Learning the Safety Systems 23

Chapter 4 The Keys to Rapid Learning of Skills 35

Chapter 5 Basic Skills and Drills 45

Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques and Drills 71

Chapter 7 Lead Climbing and Success Strategies 89

Chapter 8 Mental Training and Fear Management 107

Chapter 9 Getting into Climbing Shape 123

Chapter 10 Training for Youth Climbers 151

Chapter 11 The Secrets to Climbing Your Best 163

Afterword 177

Glossary 181

Suggested Reading 186

Resources 187

Index 188

About the Author 192