A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated training manual that blends the best of European climbing coaching techniques, covering technical skills, physical conditioning, and mental strategies - from endurance and finger strength to fear management and tactical planning. Packed with 400 action photos, climbing stories and structured training plans, it has become a go-to resource for climbers who want a complete guide grounded in research and real-world experience Pages: 352 pages (first edition, 2020) Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Publication Date: September 3 2020 Explore the rest of The Climbing Bible series: Practical Exercises – A companion packed with drills and structured training routines. Managing Injuries – A science-based guide to preventing, understanding, and rehabilitating common climbing injuries.