CLIMB! A Guide to High Adventure

Jacob D Nuttall

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English

Jacob Nuttall
03 March 2023

Sports training & coaching; Extreme sports; Climbing & mountaineering

CLIMB! - A GUIDE TO HIGH ADVENTURE

With hilarious illustrations and quick-witted content, CLIMB! provides aspiring climbers with the essential building blocks for success. Packed with practical tips and advice-from choosing the right equipment, sticking to the wall, to training and maintaining a positive mindset-this book helps readers avoid common pitfalls and progress confidently in their climbing journey.

Suitable for complete novices as well as those seeking to improve technique and know-how, CLIMB! focuses on indoor bouldering as the easiest, most accessible entry point. It requires minimal equipment beyond climbing shoes and offers clear, friendly instruction. The guide also introduces basic rope climbing (top rope), outdoor climbing-including deep water soloing (psicobloc)-and first steps into competition climbing. Throughout, it delivers genuine, practical guidance using everyday analogies and humor.

Topics covered include:

-Getting started with climbing

-Types of climbing available

-Climbing in indoor centres ('rock gyms')

-Choosing the best equipment (shoes, chalk, helmets, harnesses, ropes)

-Basic warm-ups

-Fundamental climbing techniques

-Managing fear of falling

-Understanding climbing grade systems

-Introduction to top rope climbing indoors

-Preparing for outdoor climbing challenges

-Deep Water Soloing / Psicobloc basics

-Training for climbing: technique, strength, and flexibility

-Achieving the right mindset

-Preparing for competition climbing

By: Jacob D Nuttall
Imprint: Jacob Nuttall
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781739294304
ISBN 10: 1739294300
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 03 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jacob D Nuttall grew up in South Wales, a rock climbing Mecca. Its varied and rugged landscape offers a giddying array of outdoor climbs. Unfortunately he didn't discover climbing for another 25 years and where he lives now is flat as a pancake. Nevertheless, he can often be found dragging himself up the walls of an indoor climbing centre, or further afield outdoors in the UK when it isn't raining (it's always raining). His first book, ""Climb! A Guide to High Adventure"" was written on an appallingly slow laptop, and illustrated using a digital application and an Apple pencil that his dog had chewed to a fine mulch. He has since invested in a speedier laptop and the pencil still seems to work. He writes in his spare time and has a considerable number of unfinished works littered around the household. He will seek to release these one by one in-between a never ending list of menial chores, outstanding DIY, and general life 'stuff'.

Reviews for CLIMB! A Guide to High Adventure

Probably the best and most entertaining instructional book I've had the pleasure of reading. It is refreshingly different to anything else out there and a definite must if you want to learn or know more about climbing and having fun on rock. 'Tony Lourens, Editor SA Mountain, South Africa's dedicated climbing magazine' A must read for all those getting started in climbing and a brilliant introduction to the many techniques and complexities needed to help your journey to climbing mastery. 'Jon Redshaw, GB Climbing Coach, UK' Chock-full of helpful advice, delivered in a light hearted and humorous fashion. Everything you'll need to know to go from armchair enthusiast to a ROCK WARRIOR is right here. 'Guy Davenport, Head Coach White Spider Climbing Squad, UK' Something the climbing industry was lacking! An excellent and conclusive guide for beginner climbers! 'Robin O'Leary, Co-founder with US Boulder Champion Alex PUCCIO of ROAP Performance Climbing Coaching, USA. Of great benefit to not only beginner climbers, but also intermediate climbers who wish to 'fill in the gaps' in their knowledge or who are looking for new avenues of exploration 'David Wolhuter, Boulder Shack Climbing Gym, UK.