Bouldering: Climbing, No Ropes Attached

Lift yourself into the world of bouldering and teach the body and mind new extremes.

Bouldering goes beyond being just a pastime, it is a sense of community that teaches you to challenge your physical and mental boundaries. Power, discipline, and pure focus that pushes you to new heights. Bouldering shows the different motifs behind bouldering and the inspirational figures of this high-performance sport. The joy of experimenting teaches perseverance and how to deal with failure, bouldering forces the body to new limits.

Bernd Zangerl, known as the "naturalborn free-climber," guides this book through his expertise. Along with his bouldering colleagues, he shows the fascinating and challenging aspects of rock and indoor climbing and explains bouldering for every age. Experiencing bouldering through gripping photography and specialist knowledge, this book is both for newcomers and skilled individuals looking to reach new heights.

WHAT TO EXPECT
A comprehensive look into the sport with expert insight from famous boulderers
A guide to the right way of training
Profiles and personalities that inspire and motivate individuals
Spectacular photography, equipment tips, tips for bouldering with children, plus the history of bouldering

BERND ZANGERL
is regarded as one of the best boulderers of all-time. Born in 1978 in Tyrol, he was surrounded by mountains and began bouldering at a young age. After great success in alpine climbing, he later turned to bouldering and found his true passion here.