The second edition of this guide to athletic training for mountaineering and rock climbing has been expanded to include new information on nutritional supplements, injury prevention and rehabilitation and exercises designed to promote flexibility as well as strength. Soles, an expert climber and outdoor athlete, has written this book for all ages and skill levels, with plenty of instruction on how to climb both small rocks and the highest reaches of the Himalayas. This book also addresses the psychological challenges of climbing, and how to achieve goals through a balance of the mind and the body. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)