Dan is about to give up wrestling when he discovers that he really likes rock climbing; however, he starts to take it too seriously when winning becomes too important.
Presents an introduction to the extreme sport of rock climbing, examining the history of rock climbing; looking at climbing gear; discussing safety, rock surfaces, climbing techniques, and competitions; introducing some of the stars of the sport; and including a glossary.
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history and adventures of rock climbing at various sites around the world including Mount Everest, the Sierra Nevadas, the Arawata Crag in New Zealand, and other locations.
An introduction to rock climbing that describes the different forms of rock climbing, the safety gear used by climbers, and the sport's standard equipment.
An introduction to rock climbing, explaining how to get started, looking at climbing equipment, and discussing the safety chain, warm ups, indoor and outdoorclimbing surfaces, climbing techniques, holds, rappelling, and competitions.