"Still the best book on improving at climbing ... worth every penny and
more." -- Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog In full color with 52
practical training exercises designed to advance technique Detailed
anatomical illustrations explain climbing physiology Includes an
85-minute DVD that shows concepts in action A dynamic package of
training material from a pair of expert coaches, The Self-Coached
Climber offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping
holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement
plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental
components of all human movement--balance, force, time, and space--and
explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The
DVD presents live demonstrations of training exercises and features an
original documentary of a 5.14a/b redpoint attempt by Adam Stack and
Chris Lindner. Self-Coached Climber was named a finalist in the Mountain
Exposition Category at the 2007 Banff Mountain Festival. For more
information go to: http:
//www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/festivals/2007/book/finalists.as