Climbing Training

Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of US national champions and World Cup Nordic skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances.

Pass the ISA Certified Arborist Exam with Confidence Using This Comprehensive Study Guide! Are you preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam but feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of material to cover? Do you need a structured and practical approach to mastering tree biology, risk assessment, and safety procedures? Look no further—this all-in-one guide provides the expert insights, real-world applications, and hands-on practice you need to pass your exam on the first attempt. Designed for busy professionals, this guide breaks down complex arboriculture concepts into clear, easy-to...

Training for the Uphill Athlete translates theory into methodology to allow you to write your own training plans and coach yourself to endurance goals. Steve House, one of the best mountaineers, and his coach Scott Johnston, an Olympic-level cross country ski coach, along with Kilian Jornet, hands down best endurance athlete at this time, present training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength.

Climbing goes beyond simply being a physical activity. When climbing we are exposed to situations where we have to confront difficulty, discomfort, fear, frustration, decision making, among other things. Through these trials and tribulations, we are given the opportunity to surmount many life’s struggles which will deepen in our ability to develop our mental strength and the ability to maintain serenity. In order to have serenity in our lives we need to efficiently manage the challenges and difficulties we face and the emotions they generate. Many situations will provoke negative emotions...

Master the ISA Certified Arborist Exam on Your First Attempt with Over 300 Realistic Practice Questions & Expert Answer Explanations Are you preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist exam but overwhelmed by limited study time, overly technical resources, and anxiety about failing? Do you need practical, easy-to-understand exercises that closely mimic the actual test so you can walk into the exam with confidence? Then, this comprehensive practice workbook is exactly what you need. Specifically designed for busy arborists, landscapers, and environmental consultants, ISA Certified Arborist Exam...

There is a misconception that rock climbing is only for tough macho guys and adventure junkies. Rock climbing certainly requires a lot of strength and energy, but this can be acquired by anyone willing to learn and dedicate some of their free time to it. The step-by-step training in this book is so easy to follow that you will have success with it, even if you have failed at every other hobbies you’ve tried.

Powering the world begins with those who climb higher, think faster, and work safer—the linemen who keep electricity flowing in every community. Conquer the Lineman Exam in Under 90 Minutes delivers a focused, high-impact review of essential concepts for aspiring and working lineworkers. Designed in the proven Under 90 Minutes format, this concise guide provides complete coverage of electrical systems, rigging fundamentals, equipment operation, and utility safety practices in clear, audiobook-friendly language. From grounding and climbing procedures to transformer operation and emergency ...

In Build Extreme Strength With Rope Climbing Caleb shows you how to use an old school underground piece of equipment and use it to build incredible strength throughout your body. Learn the secrets that gymnastic have know and been using to build freakish strength. Build Extreme strength with rope climbing will take you beyond just pull ups and chin ups. Your average gym member would fail at trying to climb a rope even if their life depended on it. This book will take you from the beginning stages of rope climbing all the way to doing weight rope climbing and if you desire ONE ARM ROPE PULL ...