Rock Climbing Anchors, 2nd Edition - by Craig Luebben & Topher Donahue (Paperback)

About the Book

A completely updated edition of one of our most popular climbing how-tos--now in full color

Book Synopsis

"Rock Climbing Anchors offers a complete and profusely illustrated course of instruction that will prove to be of life-saving value for all rock climbing enthusiasts from the absolute novice to the seasoned professional." -- Midwest Book Review

• Seminal book updated by author of the acclaimed Advanced Rock Climbing
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
• 400 new color photos demonstrate techniques

For this new edition of Rock Climbing Anchors, climber and writer Topher Donahue carefully reviewed each technique and lesson, making them even easier to understand and learn. Key updates include:

• Improved content hierarchy, reading efficiency, and technique emphasis
• Pros vs. Cons comparison lists
• Technological advances and changes in gear and standards
• Graphic illustrations of forces, movement, "right" vs. "wrong" technique, and more
• New section on anchor considerations for the climbing gym
• New distinction between "anchor" and "placement" or "piece"

Review Quotes

[Rock Climbing Anchors] offers a complete and profusely illustrated course of instruction that will prove to be of life-saving value for all rock climbing enthusiasts from the absolute novice to the seasoned professional. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, this new edition of Rock Climbing Anchors is thoroughly 'user friendly' throughout and unreservedly recommended.-- "Midwest Book Review"

In a welcome update to a classic book, Topher Donahue brings back Climbing Anchors to a world where most practitioners learn to climb in gyms (some never leave), where the rising standards of performance are matched by expectations of gear performance, and where climbing parties may well include young adults.--Tom Valis "Gripped"