Betty and the Silver Spider
by Craig Luebben; illustrated by Jeremy Collins
Betty and the Silver Spider is an instructional book like no other. The full color comic book follows characters Betty and Moe through a day of climbing at the local rock gym. Moe is just learning the ropes while Betty attempts the daunting Silver Spider route. Humor and brilliant animation blend perfectly with expert instruction.
Price: $12.95
Core Climbing, Pilates for Climbers
by Michele Hurni
Core Climbing combines Pilates exercises and climbing in a unique training manual. Core Climbing is a complete, easy to follow program of Pilates and climbing exercises for novice and advanced climbers. Clear step-by-step instructions walk you through the exercises. More importantly, Core Climbing coaches the reader to transfer the eight principals of Pilates to climbing. Breathing, control, flexibility, stamina and more will enhance your climbing skills. Put your Pilates practice together with mat, ball and stretching circuit workouts designed for quick, effective training.
Price: $16.95
Serious Play
by Steve Dieckhoff
SERIOUS PLAY is a unique hybrid climbing guide/instructional manual. This beautifully illustrated primer teaches traditional climbing skills while providing detailed route information for the Front Range's finest moderate lines.
Price: $18.00
The Rock Warrior's Way
by Arno Ilgner
Mental training is scarcely covered in the climbing literature, yet it is as important to performance as strength, flexibility, and technique. In his unique approach to mental training, Arno Ilgner draws essential elements from the rich "warrior" literature, as well as from sports psychology, and combines these with his extensive climbing experience to create The Rock Warrior's Way. Here is a comprehensive program for learning how to focus your mental resources during a challenging climb.
Price: $18.95
The Rock Warrior's Way Audio Book
by Arno Ilgner
Mental training is scarcely covered in the climbing literature, yet it is as important to performance as strength, flexibility, and technique. In his unique approach to mental training, Arno Ilgner draws essential elements from the rich "warrior" literature, as well as from sports psychology, and combines these with his extensive climbing experience to create The Rock Warrior's Way. Here is a comprehensive program for learning how to focus your mental resources during a challenging climb. Audio CD.
Price: $29.95