num_pages: 320
description: Author is professional crack climber and instructor Yosemite Joshua Tree Indian Creek Vedauwoo Squamish--many premier crack climbing destinations are in North America Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands feet and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport's aesthetic lines physicality and technical know-how author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips including for:Jamming (finger hand fist foot arm leg body) Crack types (chimneys liebacks underclings roof cracks) How to safely lead and place protection Efficient positioning and movement Strength recovery while climbing
language: English
title: Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide
publisher: Mountaineers Books