Climbing
for
Seasoned Gentlefolk
SYNOPSIS
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A large number of men and women retire in their fifties and sixties, with
time and money on their hands. In this book examples of much older participants
in climbing activities refute the common perception that these are the exclusive
domain of young, risk-taking athletes.
The emphasis is on the reduction of risk for beginners to a level which can be less than that which might be experienced in riding a horse or a bicycle. However, the ethos of this publication is that after the desirable 'nursery' stages older, informed participants have as much right as anyone else to explore the rock faces and mountains at home and abroad, within the sensible bounds of their abilities. Medical considerations feature strongly in this pioneering work, and the tips and explanations of technical terms for novices dispel the mysteries of climbing sports. MORE...
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and informative" - The Best of British magazine
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Read!" - David Bellamy
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It is informative, entertaining and encouraging" - Jenny Agutter
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