Craig Lueben Livres

(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)"Climbing anchors allow climbers to safely defy gravity. Solid anchors and proper rope techniques can prevent a fall from turning into a catastrophe, while bad anchors are an accident waiting to happen," says certified guide Craig Luebben, who invented his own type of climbing protection, the Big Bro. Since then, he taught rock climbing to hundreds of clients and has conducted self-rescue clinics across the United States. He distills more than twenty-five years of experience into Rock Climbing Anchors.This entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series, for intermediate-to-advanced climbers, presents modern anchoring ideas and techniques for top-roping, rappelling, sport climbing, traditional rock climbing, and mountaineering-all in one comprehensive guide. Luebben covers the finer points of all types of commonly used removable anchors including hexes, wired nuts, tri-cams, expanding wedges, expandable tubes, and cams; natural anchors such as trees and boulders; and fixed anchors like bolts and pitons. Photos show a variety of gear placements, accompanied by discussion of the pros and cons of each.

Focusing on essential climbing skills, this updated edition teaches ten crucial knots every climber should master, along with sixteen additional knots for specific scenarios. Enhanced with new color photographs, it simplifies the learning process and illustrates practical applications in the field. Key knots featured include the Munter hitch, auto block, clove hitch, and equalizing figure eight. Additionally, the book provides an overview of necessary climbing equipment, making it a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced climbers.

Story of two immigrant mountaineers and their idea to use a helicopter to access remote ski terrain, resulting in a successful company, Canadian Mountain Holidays.

* Author was an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified rock guide and instructor* Learning exercises reinforce key skills* Step-by-step technique illustrated in over 150 photosCraig Luebben taught rock climbing basics to hundreds of clients and has conducted self-rescue clinics across the U.S. Here he presents the most common foot positions, hand grips, and body positions and how to use them precisely, from the smear to the crimp to the twistlock. Going beyond static moves, he emphasizes a dynamic style of movement for the greatest climbing efficiency-a style that makes the most of your strength and your time on the rock. With an emphasis on safety and how to stay within your abilities, Luebben teaches how to evaluate potential hazards and then avoid them. Topics addressed include: risk management, face climbing, crack climbing, gear, knots, anchors, belaying, toproping, sport climbing, trad climbing, multi-pitch free climbs, rappelling, aid climbing, bouldering, training, and self-rescue. Craig Luebben guided professionally for more than twenty years. The author of How to Rappel!, How to Ice Climb!, and other titles, he also wrote for magazines including Climbing and Rock & Ice. He opened many new routes on four continents.Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Advanced Rock Climbing: Expert Skills and Technique is for good climbers who want to get even better, from training to gear, sport climbing to multi-pitch efficiency, and beyond. Each chapter has detailed advice from some of the world's best climbers and guides, Tommy Caldwell, Angela Hawse, Justen Sjong, Steph Davis, Sonny Trotter, Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and more.

Tysiące wspinaczy poznało tajniki tego sportu dzięki bestsellerowej książce Craiga Luebbena Wspinaczka w skale. W nowym, zaktualizowanym wydaniu partner wspinaczkowy Luebbena, Topher Donahue, kontynuuje jego dzieło nauczania adept�w wspinaczki. Autorzy omawiają podstawowy sprzęt, a także psychologiczne aspekty wspinania, objaśniają poszczeg�lne techniki wspinaczkowe oraz tłumaczą, kiedy i w jakim celu mamy je stosować. Ich kompleksowe podejście do tematu sprawia, że łatwiej zrozumieć złożony świat nowoczesnej wspinaczki.