by Ren Ng

1. Duane Raleigh, Mike Clelland, Knots & Ropes for Climbers
Very clear, beautifully illustrated.

2. (*) John Long, How to Rock Climb
A wonderfully written text that covers all the basics.

3. John Long, Craig Luebben, Advanced Rock Climbing
Continues on where (2) leaves off. My favorite climbing book.

4. (*) John Long, Climbing Anchors
An essential reference for the beginning leader. Covers all manner of gear placements and anchor-building techniques.

5. John Long, Bob Gaines, More Climbing Anchors

6. David Fasulo, Self Rescue
An introduction to what to do when things go wrong. We will survey some of this material in the last lecture.