Techniques and tricks gleaned from the 36-year bouldering career of John Sherman, a noted and notorious bouldering guru. Sharing the most recent trends in techniques, equipment, and injury treatment and prevention, the author imparts an insider's knowledge of the sport that both beginner and accomplished boulderers will find useful. Guest contributors include Paul Robinson, 2008 ABS national champion, writing on gyms and competitions; Angie Payne, the first American female to climb V13, sharing a woman's perspective on bouldering; and Dave MacLeod, Scottish trad leader, exercise physiologist, and V13 boulderer, imparting his take on bouldering-specific training. It also includes more than 300 color photos taken at Bishop, Hueco Tanks, Rocklands, and Fontainebleau to clearly demonstrate the concepts explained.
