How to Rock Climb!

How to Rock Climb! , now in its fourth edition, is the world’s top instructional book on climbing. All the fundamentals–from ethics to getting up the rock–are presented in John Long’s classic style. Revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere.