Skills & Technique

Imagine an alien came down to Earth, stuck a probe into a climber’s brain – one who’d been climbing for over thirty years – and then transmogrified the contents into…

This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need…

The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering.

The complete paddlesport reference book, a completely re-written 3rd edition (now in full colour). Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners, this book is an invaluable…

FALCON GUIDE Better Bouldering
Features/Benefits
– Advises on strategy, art of movement, finesse, and power
– Includes information on gear, safety, health, and injuries
– Discusses the mental game, training, and paths to success

Bouldering Essentials is packed with clear, practical advice for anyone interested in bouldering whether a complete beginner looking to learn the basics, an indoor climber keen to start bouldering outdoors…

Whether you are planning extended backwoods trips or simply an adventure with your children in the back garden this book will be an invaluable companion.

The complete paddlesport reference book, a completely re-written 3rd edition (now in full colour).

This booklet brings together the work of the BMC technical committee over the past fifty years – the lessons learnt in their investigations and key advice from manufacturers  to become…

Specifically geared for on-site use the guide is an easy-to-follow visual reference packed with essential reminders on how to place reliable protection and construct secure anchors in a variety of…

This book is in the same series and is a natural follow-up to the successful Climbing Games.

Climbing: Knots features instructional knot-making information for the novice climber. Pocket-size, it’s portable and easy-to-use, with photos throughout to assist with learning.