Discusses the sport of rock climbing, including the hand and foot moves rock climbers perform, along with rock climbing competitions, and safety concerns involv

Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of rock climbing.

* The book that launched a renaissance in climbing technique and remains relevant today * Techniques and mental skills needed to climb at a more challenging lev

The definitive practical guide to improving your rock climbing technique, and making your movement more effortless and efficient. Fully illustrated with over 35

With help from sports psychology researcher Jackson, Csikszentmihalyi (human behavior, U. of Chicago) pares down his now-famous concept of flow to basic explana