The self-coached climber
"Still the best book on improving at climbing . . . worth every penny and more."—Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog • In full color with 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique • Detailed anatomical illustrations explain climbing physiology A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches, The Self-Coached Climber offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement—balance, force, time, and space—and explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The Self-Coached Climber was named a finalist in the Mountain Exposition Category at the 2007 Banff Mountain Festival. For more information go to: http://www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/festivals/2007/book/finalists.asp