Traditional, or simply, trad climbing, is a do-it-yourself adventure requiring the climbing team to negotiate the climb & to carry, h&-place & remove most if not all components of the roped safety system. In The Trad Climber's Bible, two of the most revered & respected trad climbers in the world, John Long & Peter Croft, offer hard-won knowledge to aspiring trad climbers in a narrative format that is as informative as it is entertaining. With photos by iconic climbing photographer Greg Epperson & AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, this full color book will appeal to climbers of all stripes.