Champion, Neil.

Rock climbing / Neil Champion. - 1st ed. - New York : PowerKids Press, 2010. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Get outdoors .

Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is rock climbing? - How to get started - Climbing equipment - The safety chain - Warming up and stretching - Using indoor climbing walls - Climbing on real rock - Technique and movement skills - Building strength and endurance - Using holds well - Rappelling - Taking part in competitions - Rock around the world.

This book describes the equipment, training, safety concerns, and techniques related to rock climbing.

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9781435830431 (lib.) 9781435830516 (pbk.)

2008051792


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