TY  - BOOK
AU  - Presson, Shelley.
TI  - Climbing
T2  - A Ragged Mountain Press woman's guide
SN  - 0071351515 (alk. paper)
U1  - 796.5223082 21
PY  - 2000///]
CY  - Camden, Me
PB  - Ragged Mountain Press
KW  - Rock climbing
KW  - Women athletes
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Who Can Climb?A good match for womenWhat you'll get from climbing and why it might change your lifeHow and why they got startedChapter 2: Common Concerns and FearsI don't think I'm strong enough to climbAll of the climbers I see look like stick figures . . . but I'm heavyset!My family is worried that I'll get hurt. What can I tell them?I'm afraid of heightsThe idea of falling scares the wits out of meI don't want to embarrass myself, so I don't want to climb when people are aroundI'm too oldI have no one to go with: can I still try this?There's no climbing gym in my areaI'm pregnant: can I still climb?Chapter 3: Types of Climbing and Types of ClimbersTop rope climbingLead climbingBoulderingSport climbingTraditional climbingRock and its influence on types of climbingMorphologic climbingWhere does indoor climbing fit in?The rating systemChapter 4: Getting StartedWhere to goIf you decide to learn indoorsIf you decide to learn outsideChapter 5: Movement: The Really Fun Part of ClimbingBasic concepts of movementBasic techniques: face climbingImportance of restingBasic techniques: crack climbingChapter 6: Making ProgressWarm-up exercisesUsing specific holds and techniquesReading routesBecoming a competent belayerUnderstanding the mental side of climbingChapter 7: The GearHarnessChalk bagShoesBelay deviceGlovesLocking carabinerHelmetRopesA typical rack of gearChapter 8: Getting Fit, Staying Safe, and Having FunGetting strongerPreventing and handling injuriesAvoiding potential hazardsGetting yourself out of a bad situationUnderstanding first aidChapter 9: Next Steps: Taking Your Climbing FurtherLead climbingCompetition climbingClimbing holidaysClimbing with kidsChapter 10: ResourcesIndex
N2  - This handbook covers both indoor climbing gyms and outdoor rock faces, offering advice to women pursuing climbing. It includes information on the physical requirements, beginner- to intermediate-level techniques, equipment, resources and safety
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh021/00024814.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0705/00024814-b.html
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