Best Books for Anchors? (FOH or How to Climb)
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I'm looking to get into trad climbing in the next year. Basically as soon as I can find a good mentor. I know that nothing can take the place of experience, but I'd like to be as well-versed as possible on the information side of placing gear and building anchors. That being said I'm looking for suggestions on the best literature on the subject. I've always heard that Freedom of the Hills has been the long-standing "bible," but it also seems like more and more people are recommending the How to Climb series ("Trad Climber's Bible" and "Climbing Anchors") by John Long. Which of these books should I go to for the most comprehensive information? Should I just read all three? Other suggestions? |
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Craig Luebben's is my favorite, and I own all 3. |
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Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills is a great book, but it's a little vague on pure rock climbing anchors (because there is so much ground to cover in a mountaineering book, aside from rock climbing). |
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Although not a beginner's book, |
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Another vote for Leubben's. Very comprehensive and has awesome suggestions to practice each skill. Very good for the beginner. |
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