Glendale, LA SIESTA PRESS 1994. Paperback. Fine condition.
SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Royal Robbins: "For Susan. Good Climbing! Royal Robbins"
It is best to learn a skill such as rock climbing from an expert. Here is a book by one of the great climbers, Royal Robbins, famous for several outstanding climbs including his solo ascent of El Capitan. This is a slim softcover book of 72 pages including an index, photographs, drawings and illustrations of knots, equipment etc. The chapter headings include: Learning to Climb, Equipment, Knots, Belaying, Direct Aid, Pitoncraft and Nutcraft, Rappeling, Face Climbing, and more. A good book for anyone wanting a reference to all the basic skills.