Go Climb

by Nigel Shepherd

Providing a quick-and-easy introduction to an array of sporting activities, these innovative book-and-DVD packages include step-by-step instructional photographic sequences and explanations, along with guidelines on equipment, techniques, and more, accompanied by DVDs containing real-life footage and computer graphics to help readers imitate and practice essential techniques.

Genres: Climbing

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 19, 2006

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a decent book about rock climbing equipment and techniques, which comes with a semi-helpful DVD. I was looking for something a little more basic so it wasn't terribly helpful for me, but it was interesting to see some of the more complicated holds that I will probably never try. Actually, it's hard to identify the target audience for this book. The holds are complicated (putting your heel above your head while trying to get on to a ledge, etc.) but the book also discusses how to tie knots and use carabiners, which (one would hope) climbers who can scale rock faces by putting their heels over their heads should already know.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure who the audience was for this book. The pictures were excellent, and the explanations decent, but I'm always concerned with climbing books that demonstrate both belaying and sport climbing. And, also, books that suggest that you can learn either from a book in the first place.

[Friday · Rating 2 out of 5]

A must for what I shall be doing...