Indoor climbing & Dry Tooling Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852845841

Indoor climbing, in all of its forms, has a huge following. Whether it is being used for training, teaching or fun, indoor climbing is a phenomenon here to stay. This book covers all aspects of indoor climbing, with full coverage of the basics for climbers who are just starting out alongside detailed information and suggestions for supervisors and instructors. Equipment, warming up, bouldering, bottom roping, leading, top roping and abseiling are all included, along with all the skills relevant to the CWA, CWLA and NICAS schemes. Dry tooling has begun to find a niche in the repertoire of many climbing centres, and its following is growing from day to day. Having the right equipment and knowing the basic techniques for a safe and successful session are essential, and this book will tell you all you need to do so. The author has drawn on many years’ climbing, route setting and instructing experience in putting this book together. More than that, he has used the skills and experience of many of the UK’s top climbing facilities and their staff to produce a book that will prove indispensible for both the beginner and the seasoned climber alike.