Colorado Bouldering
Author: Phillip Benningfield
Publisher:
Published: 2019-06
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781892540324
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Phillip Benningfield
Publisher:
Published: 2019-06
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781892540324
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Bob Horan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-10-14
Total Pages: 609
ISBN-13: 1461745705
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →BOULDERING COLORADO: More than 1,000 Premier Boulders throughout the State Bob Horan (Falcon) The all-new climbers' guide with nearly twice the listings of any other Colorado is one of the world's premier bouldering destinations, and Boulder resident Bob Horan has been climbing them all for 35 years. Horan has established hundreds of new routes and boulder problems, pushing standards such as the first free ascent of the Rainbow Wall, which is Eldorado Canyon's first 5.13, as well as Beware the Future (5.14) in the Flatirons. This original book contains nearly 4,000 individual routes covering the entire state, with some listings found nowhere else. Geared to all skill levels, the book is enhanced by roughly 900 detailed maps and full-color color photos accompanying Horan's comments. Bob Horan has been climbing since he was a teenager, and has written extensively about it in several books and magazines. He and his family live in Boulder.
Author: Jeff Achey
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780898868760
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Twenty-fifth Anniversary edition of a cult classic that profoundly transformed the world of rock climbing More than 50 percent new material, including perspectives on new routes and stories about well-known climbers Includes a 16-page color insert of never before seen routes and digitally remastered images from Greg Epperson, the celebrated climbing photographer featured in the first edition of Climb!This history of Colorado's world-renowned, destination peaks will appeal to climbing enthusiasts everywhereIn 1977, well-respected climbing gurus Bob Godfrey and Dudley Chelton self-published Climb! Rock Climbing in Colorado. The first climbing book of its kind, Climb! detailed Colorado climbing history and suggested a new set of challenges for those fascinated by life on the edge. In addition, Greg Epperson's photography introduced wide-angle drama and on-rappel images. Twenty-five years later, Chelton has teamed up with former Climbing magazine photo editor and climber Jeff Achey to recapture the original book's influence and impact for a new generation of climbers. With more than 50 percent new text and a stunning 16-page color insert, Climb! takes readers through the evolution of climbing, from the first technical climbs, to the improvised free climbs of the 60s and 70s, to the sport climbing of the 80s, to the extreme climbing of the 90s. Conflicts and competitions among climbers, of which there are many, are documented here, as is the entry and accomplishments of women climbers.This book will capture fans of the original book and build a new audience, as well.
Author: Jason Haas
Publisher:
Published: 2019-06
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780578453064
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A comprehensive rock climbing guide to 2,500 climbs in Boulder Canyon outside Boulder, CO
Author: Phillip Benningfield
Publisher: Sharp End Publishing
Published: 1999-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781892540003
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Covers the Front Range, Central Mountains, Southern Mountains, and the Western Slope.
Author: Peter Beal
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2011-10-19
Total Pages: 419
ISBN-13: 1594855013
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →CLICK HERE to download the free chapter called, "Training for Power" from Bouldering (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * Includes technical photographs, charts, and illustrations * Contributing photography and advice from Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Jamie Emerson, and many others * Appendix highlights top bouldering destinations all over the world Bouldering: Movement, Tactics, and Problem Solving demonstrates not just the basics of how to boulder, but also how to get better at it and take it to the next level. Whether you're a beginning climber who just started at the local gym, a competitive sport climber looking for a new challenge, or an aging alpinist who needs to take a season off from high-altitude, this guidebook offers something for everyone pursuing the art of bouldering: gear, movement, tactics, training, injury prevention, competitions, and more. Contributing photography and insights come from climbers such as Dave Graham, Jamie Emerson, Paul Robinson, Chris Schulte, Daniel Woods, Ty Landman, and many others, and an appendix highlights many of the top bouldering destinations all over the world.
Author: Pat Ament
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Published: 2018-11-19
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 1912560003
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →John Gill: Master of Rock is a captivating look into the life, achievements and ethos of boulderer John Gill. This new edition of the classic title is complete with photographs, personal impressions of Gill from climbers such as Yvon Chouinard, and an enlightening interview with Gill himself. Hailed the father of modern bouldering, John Gill is an awe-inspiring climber with enigmatic talent. His techniques have been likened to poetry and are almost 'spiritual' in nature. Famous for his dynamic approach to bouldering and his impressive physical accomplishments, such as the one-arm front lever, Gill is an inspiration to climbers around the world. Written by Gill's friend and fellow climber, Pat Ament, John Gill: Master of Rock pays homage to this influence. Delving deeply into not only the fascinating life of Gill, but the very raw essence of what it means to boulder, this intimate biography is both intriguing and informative. 'Bouldering is the poetry of mountaineering ... As with good poetry, good bouldering comes from within. It is derived from an inner eye, then refined.' At its core, John Gill: Master of Rock illustrates the humbling relationship between Gill and those who admire him – as Ament details first-hand, Gill is never egotistical, nor elitist; instead he is approachable, passionate and refreshingly independent. This staple climbing read is a real must-have for those with an interest in pioneers of the bouldering scene. The exploits and adventures contained within will appeal to devotees of the sport and to anyone seeking insight into the triumphs of a master.
Author: Bob D'Antonio
Publisher:
Published: 2012-08-01
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9781938393013
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Bob Horan
Publisher: Chockstone Press
Published: 1995-01-01
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780934641913
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Features Flagstaff Mountain and Eldorado Canyon in addition to numerous other boulder gardens.