Product Description How to Rock Climb!， now in its fourth edition， is the world's top instructional book on climbing. All the fundamentals--from ethics to getting up the rock--are presented in John Long's classic style. Revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment， technique， and training methods， this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes， anchors， and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more. It is the essential how-to book for rock climbers everywhere. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From the Publisher How to Rock Climb!， this time in its third edition， has always been the most thorough rock climbing instructional book on the market. All the fundamentals--from ethics to getting up the climb--are presented in Long's classic， rib-splitting style. Totally updated to reflect today's standards in equipment， technique， and training methods， How to Rock Climb! gives beginning and intermediate climbers an edge. Inside are tips from improvement--and staying alive! Includes a glossary of terms and quick-refernence index. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews