How to Climb 5.12 (3rd Edition) (How To Climb Series)

By: Eric Horst

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Synopsis: The essential manual for intermediate climbers who want to make the jump to advanced climbing ability—with new color photosIn the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade of difficulty—the rating that separates intermediate climbers from the sport&’s elite. Many intermediate climbers mistakenly believe that climbs of 5.12 difficulty are simply beyond their reach. This revised and updated edition of Eric Horst&’s best-selling instructional manual dispels that myth, and shows average climbers how they can achieve heights previously considered the exclusive domain of the full-time climber. How to Climb 5.12 is a performance guidebook that will help climbers attain the most rapid gains in climbing ability possible. Hörst provides streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy. How to Climb 5.12 is the perfect manual to help intermediate climbers quickly along the road to mastery.