A scurrilous and determinedly unPC set of Verm's articles culled from years of scribbling.

You'll be able to find help on crafting excuses, a psychological profile test to choose your ideal sphere of climbing and how to market your image.

Of course, this being Verm there is often a serious and civilised point underlying the humour. John is probably one of the best and most thought provoking writers on climbing around.

He's also the one responsible for V grades on boulder problems.

A note for parents, or those easily offended. Sherman sometimes uses rather earthy humour and language. If you have concerns about such things then this is not the book for you.