Gym Climbing 2nd Edition Matt Burback Publisher - Mountaineers Books. Now Craig's friend and fellow climber Topher Donahue brings the content up to current standards and includes technological advances while preserving Craig's comprehensive approach. An award-winning climber in his own right Topher uses his writing and photography skills to simplify the complex world of modern climbing technique and reveals the thought process behind safe and practical climbing methods. This second edition includes European climbing techniques that offer alternatives to those traditionally taught in North America. Topher has also incorporated new lessons derived from accidents due in part to the increased popularity of climbing. Also found in this edition: Over 10000 more words and 125 more photos; Three never-before-published techniques: Adjustable Hitch High Friction Tubes and Bight Method; Detailed technical updates throughout; New distinction between "anchor" (a group of placements pieces or bolts used at the end of a pitch or for top rope or rappel setup) and "placement" or "piece" (individual cams nuts etc. used in groups to make an anchor or used individually as protection on a pitch) Specifications for Mountaineers Books Climbing: How To: Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books Application: Climbing Color: Multi Fabric/Material: Paper Book Type: Guidebook Package Contents: Mountaineers Books Climbing: How To The Mountaineers Books Climbing: How To is a quality addition to the Mountaineers Books lineup. For more great deals on Books by Mountaineers Books please browse our Mountaineers Books Books page.