Yosemite Valley Free Climbs

Yosemite Valley Free Climbs

Author: Greg Barnes

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Over 230 of the best routes in Yosemite Valley from 16-pitch trad climbs to one-pitch sport routes. While many hard Yosemite testpieces are included, this book focuses on topropes, crags, and multi-pitch climbs in the 5.4-5.9 range. Includes formerly obscure climbs to provide more options for avoiding crowds. As in all SuperTopo books, the authors personally climbed and documented each route with meticulous care to create the most detailed and accurate topos ever published.


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Download or read book Yosemite Valley Free Climbs written by Greg Barnes and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 230 of the best routes in Yosemite Valley from 16-pitch trad climbs to one-pitch sport routes. While many hard Yosemite testpieces are included, this book focuses on topropes, crags, and multi-pitch climbs in the 5.4-5.9 range. Includes formerly obscure climbs to provide more options for avoiding crowds. As in all SuperTopo books, the authors personally climbed and documented each route with meticulous care to create the most detailed and accurate topos ever published.


Rockclimbing Yosemite Valley

Rockclimbing Yosemite Valley

Author: Erik Sloan

Publisher:

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781467596923

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Tuolumne Free Climbs

Tuolumne Free Climbs

Author: Greg Barnes

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Tuolumne Free Climbs features 110 of the best alpine, traditional, and sport climbs in Tuolumne Meadows. Each climb offers an elegant line, views of the park, exceptional rock quality, and fascinating histories. Most climbs are 5.5-5.10 with solid protection. Though these climbs are especially appealing to Tuolumne newcomers, climbers of all experience levels and ability will enjoy them.


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Download or read book Tuolumne Free Climbs written by Greg Barnes and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuolumne Free Climbs features 110 of the best alpine, traditional, and sport climbs in Tuolumne Meadows. Each climb offers an elegant line, views of the park, exceptional rock quality, and fascinating histories. Most climbs are 5.5-5.10 with solid protection. Though these climbs are especially appealing to Tuolumne newcomers, climbers of all experience levels and ability will enjoy them.


Valley Walls

Valley Walls

Author: Glen Denny

Publisher: Yosemite Conservancy

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 193023869X

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Half a century ago a rag-tag group of innovators was building a foundation for modern American rock climbing from a makeshift home base in Yosemite. Photographer Glen Denny was a key figure in this golden age of climbing, capturing pioneering feats on camera while tackling challenging ascents himself. In entertaining short pieces enlivened by his iconic black-and-white images of Yosemite's big wall legends, Denny reveals a young man's coming of age and provides a vivid look at Yosemite’s early climbing culture. He relates such precarious achievements as hauling water in glass gallon jugs up the east face of Washington Column, nailing the 750-foot Rostrum in a punishing heat wave, and dangling overnight on El Capitan’s Dihedral Wall in a lightning storm. Each true tale captures the spirit of historic Camp 4, where Denny and others plan the next big climb while living on the cheap and dodging park rangers.


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Download or read book Valley Walls written by Glen Denny and published by Yosemite Conservancy. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half a century ago a rag-tag group of innovators was building a foundation for modern American rock climbing from a makeshift home base in Yosemite. Photographer Glen Denny was a key figure in this golden age of climbing, capturing pioneering feats on camera while tackling challenging ascents himself. In entertaining short pieces enlivened by his iconic black-and-white images of Yosemite's big wall legends, Denny reveals a young man's coming of age and provides a vivid look at Yosemite’s early climbing culture. He relates such precarious achievements as hauling water in glass gallon jugs up the east face of Washington Column, nailing the 750-foot Rostrum in a punishing heat wave, and dangling overnight on El Capitan’s Dihedral Wall in a lightning storm. Each true tale captures the spirit of historic Camp 4, where Denny and others plan the next big climb while living on the cheap and dodging park rangers.


Camp 4

Camp 4

Author: Steve Roper

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2013-01-31

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1594852820

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* Includes stories of such greats as Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Allen Steck, and Warren Harding * Captures the raucous, outrageous, innovative spirit of climbing in Yosemie during this period * Portrays the advances in equipment and style that revolutionized big-wall climbing In the 1960's, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rock-climbing universe. Young nonconformists -- many of them the finest rock climbers in the world -- channeled their energy toward the largely untouched walls and cracks. Soon climbers from around the globe were coming to Camp 4 -- gathering spot for the creators of the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing -- to see what all the fuss was about. Climber and author Steve Roper spent most of 10 years living in the Yosemite Valley with its intriguing inhabitants. Camp 4 is his take on the era's top climbers and the influences behind their achievements. The text is full of stories both hilarious and revealing about the likes of bolt-disdaining Royal Robbins; fun-loving, big-wall expert Warren Harding; free-climber Frank Sacherer; multi-talented Chuck Pratt; master craftsman Yvon Chouinard; and ill-fated Mark Powell. Roper also tips his hat to the elder statesmen of the 1930s and 1940s who pioneered early, important climbs in the valley. Camp 4 looks at the most significant climbs, and the most riveting controversies of a legendary era. With more than 50 fascinating historical photographs, most never before published, Camp 4 is the definitive history of Yosemite climbing during this period.


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Download or read book Camp 4 written by Steve Roper and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Includes stories of such greats as Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Allen Steck, and Warren Harding * Captures the raucous, outrageous, innovative spirit of climbing in Yosemie during this period * Portrays the advances in equipment and style that revolutionized big-wall climbing In the 1960's, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rock-climbing universe. Young nonconformists -- many of them the finest rock climbers in the world -- channeled their energy toward the largely untouched walls and cracks. Soon climbers from around the globe were coming to Camp 4 -- gathering spot for the creators of the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing -- to see what all the fuss was about. Climber and author Steve Roper spent most of 10 years living in the Yosemite Valley with its intriguing inhabitants. Camp 4 is his take on the era's top climbers and the influences behind their achievements. The text is full of stories both hilarious and revealing about the likes of bolt-disdaining Royal Robbins; fun-loving, big-wall expert Warren Harding; free-climber Frank Sacherer; multi-talented Chuck Pratt; master craftsman Yvon Chouinard; and ill-fated Mark Powell. Roper also tips his hat to the elder statesmen of the 1930s and 1940s who pioneered early, important climbs in the valley. Camp 4 looks at the most significant climbs, and the most riveting controversies of a legendary era. With more than 50 fascinating historical photographs, most never before published, Camp 4 is the definitive history of Yosemite climbing during this period.


Yosemite Climbs

Yosemite Climbs

Author: Don Reid

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Climbing Free

Climbing Free

Author: Lynn Hill

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2003-04-29

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780393324334

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Hill describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and courage to push herself to such extremes.


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Download or read book Climbing Free written by Lynn Hill and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-04-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hill describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and courage to push herself to such extremes.


Southern Yosemite Rock Climbs

Southern Yosemite Rock Climbs

Author: Mark Spencer

Publisher:

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9780962015809

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Southern Yosemite Rock Climbs is a comprehensive guide to the rock climbing in the uncrowded southern boundary region of Yosemite National Park. These areas include: Mt. Starr King, Wawona, Fresno Dome, The Balls, Mammoth Pool, and Shuteye Ridge. Originally published in 1988, and out of print for several years, this guidebook chronicles 20 years of Southern Yosemite climbing from the early 70s exploration by Royal Robbins and Fred Beckey through the late 80s sport climbing era. This reprint of the original 1988 edition contains first-hand descriptions of the climbs as told by the original ascentionists. In the nearly 20 years since the publication of the Southern Yosemite guide, new approaches have appeared, new routes have been found and climbed, and a new generation of climbers have discovered the adventure of Southern Yosemite.


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Download or read book Southern Yosemite Rock Climbs written by Mark Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Yosemite Rock Climbs is a comprehensive guide to the rock climbing in the uncrowded southern boundary region of Yosemite National Park. These areas include: Mt. Starr King, Wawona, Fresno Dome, The Balls, Mammoth Pool, and Shuteye Ridge. Originally published in 1988, and out of print for several years, this guidebook chronicles 20 years of Southern Yosemite climbing from the early 70s exploration by Royal Robbins and Fred Beckey through the late 80s sport climbing era. This reprint of the original 1988 edition contains first-hand descriptions of the climbs as told by the original ascentionists. In the nearly 20 years since the publication of the Southern Yosemite guide, new approaches have appeared, new routes have been found and climbed, and a new generation of climbers have discovered the adventure of Southern Yosemite.


On the Nose

On the Nose

Author: Hans Florine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 149302499X

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Hans Florine embodies the genius of "and"—collaborative and competitive, fast and safe, audacious and disciplined, visionary and quantitative. The themes that run through Florine's 101 ascents of Yosemite's most iconic route can benefit people who will never climb a rock, indeed anyone inspired by the idea of a passionate, lifelong quest of any type. —Jim Collins, author of Good to Great Hans Florine is a big-wall climbing legend in his own time. He holds the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite cliff in Yosemite Valley that’s considered the Everest of the rock-climbing world. Ascending the Nose takes most climbers anywhere from 12 to 96 hours. Florine, along with climbing partner Alex Honnold, does it in an astounding 2.5 hours. But Florine’s story is not one of super-human athletic prowess; it’s one of persistence and dogged determination. In 30 years of climbing, he's ascended the Nose a mind-blowing, death-defying 100 times, more than anyone else ever has, and most likely ever will. In On the Nose, Florine describes the most dangerous, pivotal, and inspirational of those climbs, providing a rare look inside the adrenaline-charged world of competitive climbing in Yosemite Valley. He tells of his very first attempt on the Nose, which ended in failure after 14 hours, his friendships (and rivalries) with climbing’s most colorful personalities, and his battle with Dean Potter to secure the definitive speed record on the Nose—an endeavor that’s been called the wildest competition known to man. Perhaps most interestingly, Florine attempts to answer the question why. Why would anyone undertake one of the greatest adventure epics on earth 100 times? His answers provide unique insights on how to live a satisfying life, how to achieve big goals, and how an otherwise ordinary guy can become a rock star.


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Download or read book On the Nose written by Hans Florine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hans Florine embodies the genius of "and"—collaborative and competitive, fast and safe, audacious and disciplined, visionary and quantitative. The themes that run through Florine's 101 ascents of Yosemite's most iconic route can benefit people who will never climb a rock, indeed anyone inspired by the idea of a passionate, lifelong quest of any type. —Jim Collins, author of Good to Great Hans Florine is a big-wall climbing legend in his own time. He holds the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite cliff in Yosemite Valley that’s considered the Everest of the rock-climbing world. Ascending the Nose takes most climbers anywhere from 12 to 96 hours. Florine, along with climbing partner Alex Honnold, does it in an astounding 2.5 hours. But Florine’s story is not one of super-human athletic prowess; it’s one of persistence and dogged determination. In 30 years of climbing, he's ascended the Nose a mind-blowing, death-defying 100 times, more than anyone else ever has, and most likely ever will. In On the Nose, Florine describes the most dangerous, pivotal, and inspirational of those climbs, providing a rare look inside the adrenaline-charged world of competitive climbing in Yosemite Valley. He tells of his very first attempt on the Nose, which ended in failure after 14 hours, his friendships (and rivalries) with climbing’s most colorful personalities, and his battle with Dean Potter to secure the definitive speed record on the Nose—an endeavor that’s been called the wildest competition known to man. Perhaps most interestingly, Florine attempts to answer the question why. Why would anyone undertake one of the greatest adventure epics on earth 100 times? His answers provide unique insights on how to live a satisfying life, how to achieve big goals, and how an otherwise ordinary guy can become a rock star.


Yosemite Valley Bouldering

Yosemite Valley Bouldering

Author: Matt Wilder

Publisher: Supertopo

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Yosemite Valley is one of the best granite bouldering areas in the world. This guide aims to inspire current and future Yosemite boulderers and makes Valley bouldering more accessible. This latest title from SuperTopo has clear descriptions, detailed topos, and dozens of photos. From Camp 4 holdless desperates to classic moderates in serene settings, Yosemite Valley Bouldering has problems to suit all skill levels. In addition to the problem information, this book helps you plan your trip, gives insider info for staying in the Valley, and provides beautiful photos of the problems and narrative on Yosemite's bouldering history. Over 700 boulder problems in 30+areas. 50+ color photos and topos, photo-diagrams, and detailed descriptions.


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Download or read book Yosemite Valley Bouldering written by Matt Wilder and published by Supertopo. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yosemite Valley is one of the best granite bouldering areas in the world. This guide aims to inspire current and future Yosemite boulderers and makes Valley bouldering more accessible. This latest title from SuperTopo has clear descriptions, detailed topos, and dozens of photos. From Camp 4 holdless desperates to classic moderates in serene settings, Yosemite Valley Bouldering has problems to suit all skill levels. In addition to the problem information, this book helps you plan your trip, gives insider info for staying in the Valley, and provides beautiful photos of the problems and narrative on Yosemite's bouldering history. Over 700 boulder problems in 30+areas. 50+ color photos and topos, photo-diagrams, and detailed descriptions.