Presented from a coaching perspective, this rock climbing instructional book helps you learn how to succeed at one of the toughest sports. Containing inspirational photos and funny illustrations, it focuses on the improvements that climbers can make immediately, without embarking on lengthy training programs.
Beyond Limits is the autobiography of Steve McClure, one of the world's top rock climbers. From his childhood encounters with the sandstone outcrops of the North York Moors right up to his cutting-edge first ascents such as Overshadow (F9a+) at Malham, Steve explores his deep passion for climbing and how it has dictated and shaped his life.
At some point in the next two centuries mankind will accomplish the "Giant leap". People will make the ultimate space voyage and leave our solar system and head out to the stars. Adrain Berry's predictions cover why these voyages of colonisation will take place, how it will be possible to attain the tremendous speeds necessary, and why they will be profitable.
A guide for newcomers showing the various vays to get into trad climbing, the important differences between climbing indoors and outside, plus an introduction to the key safety skills and terminology.