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_aPresson, Shelley. _913410 |
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_aClimbing / _cShelley Presson. |
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_aCamden, Me : _bRagged Mountain Press, _c[2000] |
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_a176 pages : _billustrations ; _c24 cm. |
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| 490 | 0 | _aA Ragged Mountain Press woman's guide | |
| 504 | _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 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 | |
| 520 | _aThis 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. | ||
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_aRock climbing. _913412 |
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_aWomen athletes. _913413 |
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_3Contributor biographical information _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0705/00024814-b.html |
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