CLIMB! A Guide to High Adventure

CLIMB - A GUIDE TO HIGH ADVENTURE

With hilarious illustrations and quick-witted content, CLIMB provides aspiring climbers with the essential building blocks for success. Packed with practical tips and advice-from choosing the right equipment, sticking to the wall, to training and maintaining a positive mindset-this book helps readers avoid common pitfalls and progress confidently in their climbing journey.

Suitable for complete novices as well as those seeking to improve technique and know-how, CLIMB focuses on indoor bouldering as the easiest, most accessible entry point. It requires minimal equipment beyond climbing shoes and offers clear, friendly instruction. The guide also introduces basic rope climbing (top rope), outdoor climbing-including deep water soloing (psicobloc)-and first steps into competition climbing. Throughout, it delivers genuine, practical guidance using everyday analogies and humor.

Topics covered include:

-Getting started with climbing

-Types of climbing available

-Climbing in indoor centres ('rock gyms')

-Choosing the best equipment (shoes, chalk, helmets, harnesses, ropes)

-Basic warm-ups

-Fundamental climbing techniques

-Managing fear of falling

-Understanding climbing grade systems

-Introduction to top rope climbing indoors

-Preparing for outdoor climbing challenges

-Deep Water Soloing / Psicobloc basics

-Training for climbing: technique, strength, and flexibility

-Achieving the right mindset

-Preparing for competition climbing