{"product_id":"rock-climbing-anchors-2nd-edition-a-comprehensive-guide-9781680511406","title":"Rock Climbing Anchors, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide","description":"\"[\u003ci\u003eRock Climbing Anchors\u003c\/i\u003e] offers a complete and profusely illustrated course of instruction that will prove to be of life-saving value for all rock climbing enthusiasts from the absolute novice to the seasoned professional.\" -Midwest Book Review \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeminal book updated by author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Rock Climbing\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e400 new color photos demonstrate techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e For this new edition of Rock Climbing Anchors, climber and writer Topher Donahue carefully reviewed each technique and lesson, making them even easier to understand and learn. Key updates include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved content hierarchy, reading efficiency, and technique emphasis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePros vs. Cons comparison lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnological advances and changes in gear and standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraphic illustrations of forces, movement, \"right\" vs. \"wrong\" technique, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew section on anchor considerations for the climbing gym\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew distinction between \"anchor\" and \"placement\" or \"piece\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonahue, Topher:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Accomplished climbing guide, author, and photographer, \u003cb\u003eTopher Donahue\u003c\/b\u003e was, at age 14, one of the youngest American climbing guides in history. His climbing methods and philosophy evolved from his experiences with guides, climbers, and cultures across the globe. Topher lives in Nederland, Colorado. Visit him at www.topherdonahue.com and on Instagram at @Topher.Donahue.","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717190816018,"sku":"9781680511406","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba8da055-e9b7-413f-bc42-5830b501690c.jpg?v=1734612089","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rock-climbing-anchors-2nd-edition-a-comprehensive-guide-9781680511406","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}