{"product_id":"rock-climbing-mastering-basic-skills-mountaineers-outdoor-expert","title":"Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)","description":"New in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series: instruction for the beginning to intermediate rock climber by an internationally known guide.\n*Author is an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified rock guide and instructor\n*Learning exercises reinforce key skills\n*Step-by-step technique illustrated in over 150 photos\nCraig Luebben has taught rock climbing basics to hundreds of clients and has conducted self-rescue clinics across the U.S. Here he presents the most common foot positions, hand grips, and body positions and how to use them precisely, from the smear to the crimp to the twistlock. Going beyond static moves, he emphasizes a dynamic style of movement for the greatest climbing efficiency--a style that makes the most of your strength and your time on the rock.\nWith an emphasis on safety and how to stay within your abilities, Luebben teaches how to evaluate potential hazards and then avoid them. Topics addressed include: risk management, face climbing, crack climbing, gear, knots, anchors, belaying, toproping, sport climbing, trad climbing, multi-pitch free climbs, rappelling, aid climbing, bouldering, training, and self-rescue.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0898867436\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0898867436.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Luebben, Craig\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231633408061,"sku":"BVV.0898867436.G","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0898867436-0.jpg?v=1779743785","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/rock-climbing-mastering-basic-skills-mountaineers-outdoor-expert","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}