Traditional Lead Climbing

Learn the basics of rock climbing and how to lead with gear from an experienced rock-climbing instructor.It is one of the worlds most exhilarating sports, and this book can help get you going! Traditional Lead Climbing teaches you the rock-climbing basics, and its the first and only guidebook intended to teach you how to lead with gear! Written by Heidi Pesterfield, a rock-climbing instructor for more than 17 years, the book is filled with step-by-step directions that you can trust.Unlike other types of climbing, such as sport and direct-aid climbing, trad climbing relies on placing your own gear as you climb from the ground. Its also one of the more dangerous climbing activities, where expert guidance is a must. Heidis invaluable book provides essential details about everything from equipment to rope management to climbing techniques. This guide helps you learn how to safely tie in to the sharp end of the rope and lead both single and multipitch trad routes.Dozens of close-up photos, along with fun yet informative drawings, show situations that climbers might encounter and how to deal with them. Plus, in addition to covering the basics, Traditional Lead Climbing offers sidebars that showcase the experience, wisdom, and advice of a number of world-class climbers. Regardless of your climbing backgroundbouldering, sport climbing, top-roping, or mountaineeringyou will learn how toTransition from the gym to the great outdoors Place protection on leadBuild multidirectional anchorsNavigate routes and climb cracksExplore the multipitch adventureEmploy basic self-rescue techniquesIf you want the knowledge and nerve to take the sharp end of the ropebuy this book. When your jams meltdown and you yell out falling!Heidis beta will help you live to tell the tale.Timmy ONeill,world-renowned climber and host of the award-winning filmReturn2Sender