Climbing Games: Challenge and Train your Hands, Feet, Body and Brain

Smith, Paul

ISBN 10: 1906095167 / ISBN 13: 9781906095161

Verlag: Pesda Press, 2009

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Discover the ultimate way to make climbing fun, engaging, and skill-building! Climbing Games by Paul Smith is a unique collection of over a hundred creative, practical, and exciting activities designed for climbers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced climber looking to keep your training sessions fresh, this book transforms technique practice into play. Inside you’ll find: Games for every skill level – from simple warm-ups to complex problem-solving challenges. Focused skill development – improve grip, balance, body positioning, and mental strategy. Chapter-by-chapter guidance – each section focuses on key techniques such as handholds, footwork, traversing, and roped climbing. Icons and quick references – easily identify the skills each game develops. Endless variety – perfect for climbing clubs, coaching sessions, or friendly competitions. Each chapter begins with an introduction to essential climbing concepts, followed by a curated list of games complete with learning goals. From classics like “The Octopus” to innovative challenges that build teamwork and technique, these games encourage both fun and focused progression. Turn your climbing sessions into adventures that build skill, confidence, and community.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Paul Smith has been climbing and teaching climbing throughout the UK and in many parts of the world, including Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He holds the Mountain Instructor Award and is an Aspirant Level 5 Kayak Coach. As well as being a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, he is also an Institute for Outdoor Learning Accredited Practitioner. Paul divides his time between working as the Head of Outdoor Learning at a state school in Worcestershire and running his own business – Rock and Water Adventures, mainly involved in technical advice for outdoor centres and climbing walls. Paul is a Climbing Wall Award (CWA) and Single Pitch Award (SPA) provider for Mountain Leader Training England (MLTE).

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Titel: Climbing Games: Challenge and Train your ...
Verlag: Pesda Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good