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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 1
$43.00
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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 1 - The Plateau All new 2nd edition! Etching the great, rocky plateaus of the Southern Appalachians is a rich bounty of streams. These not only bring life to the surrounding terrain, but serve as a dynamic conduit for gaining a deep appreciation of the Southeast's canyon country. This comprehensive guide to more than 150 Southeastern whitewater streams is an inspiring invitation to explore a lifetime of river experiences that await you in the South's lush, hidden canyons. Stepping far beyond the scope of the average guidebook, Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians consists of not only valuable, accurate information, but is also packed with inspiring photography, in-depth coverage of the geology of the plateau, advanced methods for chasing rain, classic river stories from local paddling legends, and much more. If you're looking for the ultimate resource for whitewater paddling on the Plateau, look no further. For paddling destinations in the Mountain region, look to the Whitewater of the Southern Appalachian Vol 2 - The Mountains. Save money with the Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians 2-Volume Bundle!
About the author
Kirk Eddlemon (excerpted from his website): I'm a native East-Tennessean who calls Knoxville home, where I live with my beautiful and unconditionally supportive wife Laura, and amazing son Alexander. I spend almost as much of my time walking, paddling, and even sometimes crawling through the wilder parts of the Southern Appalachians as I do in town. I've always been intrigued by the call of the wild, and even before I started kayaking, I spent much of my time picking out interesting places on topographic maps, and then putting a face to a name by seeking them out on foot with a compass and a little tenacity. This drive flourishes in a freedom-based pursuit like paddling, and it was only a matter of time before I realized that a little plastic boat could facilitate one of the most expressive, grounding, and spiritually rewarding ways of connecting with nature! Kirk is a registered whitewater guide and runs Ace Kayaking School in Knoxville, TN - visit him when you're in the region!
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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 1: The Plateau
2nd edition
2022 Wolverine Publishing
by Kirk Eddlemon
332 full-color pages
978-1-938393-42-6
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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 2
$48.00
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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 2 - The Mountains All new 2nd edition! This is the ultimate, comprehensive guide to whitewater in the Southeastern mountains region. It covers more than 260 whitewater streams in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Volume 1 covers the plateau region west of the mountain crest, and taken together, these books are the key to a lifetime of exploration and whitewater fun in one of North America's oldest mountain ranges. Stepping beyond the scope of the average guidebook, Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians doesn't have just valuable, accurate information, but is also packed with inspiring photography, tips such as methods for chasing rain, classic river stories from local paddling legends, in-depth coverage of the geology of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and much more. If you're looking for the ultimate resource for whitewater paddling in the Southern mountains, look no further. For paddling destinations in the Plateau region, look to the Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 1 - The Plateau. Get a discount with the Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians 2 Volume Bundle!
About the author
Kirk Eddlemon (excerpted from his website): I'm a native East-Tennessean who calls Knoxville home, where I live with my beautiful and unconditionally supportive wife Laura, and amazing son Alexander. I spend almost as much of my time walking, paddling, and even sometimes crawling through the wilder parts of the Southern Appalachians as I do in town. I've always been intrigued by the call of the wild, and even before I started kayaking, I spent much of my time picking out interesting places on topographic maps, and then putting a face to a name by seeking them out on foot with a compass and a little tenacity. This drive flourishes in a freedom-based pursuit like paddling, and it was only a matter of time before I realized that a little plastic boat could facilitate one of the most expressive, grounding, and spiritually rewarding ways of connecting with nature! Kirk is a registered whitewater guide and runs Ace Kayaking School in Knoxville, TN - visit him when you're in the region!
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Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians Vol 2: The Mountains
2nd edition
2022 Wolverine Publishing
by Kirk Eddlemon
460 full-color pages
978-1-938393-44-0
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Hiking and Biking in the New River Gorge
$28.00
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The New River Gorge region of West Virginia is a hiker's and biker's paradise, and this book covers 119 of its best trails. The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and surrounding state parks encompass more than 80,000 acres of beautiful Appalachian forest and river environment. The area is an outdoor-lover's dream, full of enough adventure opportunities (including rock climbing, of course!) to keep a person busy for a lifetime. This guide is the bible of New River Gorge hiking and biking, and a perfect introduction to the area itself. It will get you on the trails as quickly as possible, and show you the wide range of opportunities, on and off trail.
Your play time is precious
We know how that is, and this book will help you maximize the time you have. Easy-to-read icons let you see details at a glance: trail type (hike, bike, run, cross-country ski, horseback, and/or handicap-accessible), mileage, elevation profile, and overall difficulty. The guide's detailed text, plentiful photos, topographic maps, and elevation charts will keep you on track. Helpful appendices include Lodging, Restaurants, Shops, Outfitters and Guides; Map Resources; and Recommended Reading. In short, you'll find everything you need to get out and experience the hidden wonders along each trail. There is even a bonus chapter featuring Camp Creek State Park with miles of additional trails!
About the author
R. Bryan Simon is a WV native and current Fayatteville resident. A graduate of West Point, he was an infantry officer before an injury forced him to leave the military for other goals. He currently serves on the board of directors for the New River Climbers' Alliance, and his writing can be found in magazines, journals, and textbooks. Keep an eye out for his upcoming guide, A Local's Guide to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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2021 Ourea Publishing
by Bryan Simon
352 color pages
9781733623261
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Joshua Tree Insider’s Guide
$21.00
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Need a Joshua Tree hiking guidebook? Curious about the Park's history? Interested in exploring off the beaten path? Look no further. This is a colorful, adventurous, hiker's and visitor's guide to Joshua Tree National Park, from the same team who brought you the Joshua Tree Rock Climbing and Bouldering guides. The Park's other-worldly landscape is a true wonder. From the twisted architecture of the Joshua trees, to the rock labyrinths of the Wonderland, to the vast ocotillo-speckled Pinto Basin, you will be constantly delighted. Discover hikes of all categories, from wheelchair-accessible nature trails to highly unofficial belly-crawls through granite corridors. Sweat your way up a desert summit with 100-mile views, make an airy scramble to the top of a rock dome, or trek up a canyon to a palm oasis. Did you know the Park has a rich mining history? Visit off-the-radar mine sites and quirky desert homesteads. If you want to get away from the parking lots, whether for a full-day outing or a 30-minute scramble, this is your book. Sewn binding for abuse in your backpack, and postcard photography for when you're back home, planning your next trip.
Features:
photography tips
the skinny on the Park's 4WD roads
lots of frontier lore
helpful sidebars, including "If you only have a few hours," "Seeing the Park with kids," and more
a hit list for the excellent (funky) local art scene
a primer on the Park's rock climbing
The Author
Robert Miramontes first visited Joshua Tree National Park in the mid-1980s as a young and impressionable teenager. While there, he witnessed rock climbers scaling the sheer cliff walls and vowed never to engage in the sport. Well, several years later, Rob found himself back in the Park doing the unthinkable- rock climbing! This marked the beginning of a life-long obsession with Joshua Tree National Park. Initially, with rock climbing as the focus, he set out to explore every crag and rock pile, every cliff and summit. This culminated in the writing of four rock climbing guides to the area. During this time, Rob cultivated another passion, photography. Combining these two passions led to the creation of this book. Robert lives in nearby Desert Hot Springs with his wife Christina and their daughter Alexandra. Be sure to also check out his Joshua Tree Rock Climbing and Joshua Tree Bouldering guides.
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Joshua Tree National Park- The Insider's Guide
2016 Wolverine Publishing
by Robert Miramontes
240 full-color pages
9781938393235
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Road Biking California’s Sierra Nevada
$29.00
About the book
The Sierra Nevada has unsurpassed road biking: good pavement, quiet roads, huge climbs, long open expanses, and breathtaking views of some of the tallest peaks in the Lower 48. Detailing 48 classic rides from casual to ultra, showcasing the landscape of a 270-mile stretch of the range, this color book will quicken the pulse of anyone who loves to bike. In addition, find descriptions, maps, elevation profiles, and trip tips.
About the Authors
Jim Barnes is a corn-fed Midwestern kid who discovered the West in his twenties and now can't imagine leaving the mountains. A jack-of-all-trades, he has yet to master anything but keeps trying. Mountain biking was his original mountain sport; and since then backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing have filled the void in the winter. Rock climbing, mountaineering, and cycling keep him busy during the summer. In a nutshell, he loves to play. Nate Greenberg is a skinny computer nerd with an engine like a Mack truck. Growing up in Southern California, he spent plenty of time in and around the Eastern Sierra, and moved to Mammoth Lakes immediately following college. His time is divided by the seasons into his two main passions of skiing and climbing, though road biking plays an ever increasing role in his summer routine.
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Road Biking California's Sierra Nevada
2011 Wolverine Publishing
by Jim Barnes and Nate Greenberg
164 full-color pages
9780982615461
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Roca Verde – Spain
$20.00
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Roca Verde ships from the USA! This is the second edition of the Roca Verde climbing guidebook to the Cordillera Cantabrica climbing area of Northwest Spain. It covers Asturias, Cantabria and Leon, and includes the best routes within these regions. With over 50 crags, 239 sectors and nearly 3500 routes; an overview of the bouldering; links to videos and over 200 full colour action photos this is the definitive guide to the Roca Verde region. Select guide in both English and Spanish. Learn more about the region, this book, and its author in this 2017 Rock and Ice article by Bobbi Bensman. Note: Due to a recently-released third edition, this is on sale for $20.
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Roca Verde (2nd edition)
2016 Richie Patterson
512 full-color pages
978-0992887421
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Joshua Tree Rock Climbs
$44.00
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Explore one of the world’s great climbing areas, Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, with this newly updated guide to climbing! The 3rd edition of Joshua Tree Rock Climbs is our fattest book, weighing in at over 500 pages. Renowned for its intoxicating combo of demanding trad climbing, exotic granite formations, unique flora, and laid-back outdoor living, Joshua Tree is a must-visit destination on every rock climber’s life list. Most come back year after year. For over half a century, the Yosemite Valley climbing greats “trained” in Joshua Tree in the cooler months, leaving a fascinating legacy of hard, classic climbs. Prefer mellower fare? The variety of easy and moderate routes in the Park is second to none. It’s a great place to introduce someone to the sport. Every discipline of rock climbing is represented: cracks of all sizes, overhanging face climbs, delicate edging problems, friction slabs, corners, overhangs, arêtes — you name it! Toproping has a long tradition here, and some of the hard topropes are world class. Though true sport climbs are in the minority, most climbs here are a mix of gear and bolts and require only a small rack, making this a great place to develop your “old-school” skills.
Areas covered
Quail Springs
Wonderland of Rocks
Lost Horse
Real Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Campground
Bighorn Pass
Echo Tee
Barker Dam
Cap Rock
Ryan Campground
Ryan Mountain
Hall of Horrors
Geology Tour Road
Jumbo Rock
Split Rocks
Indian Cove
Rattlesnake Canyon
… and more!
Features
3000+ climbs
Best of JT bouldering - Hidden Valley CG, CapRock, Planet X, Gunsmoke
Premium, sewn binding
Color photos of almost all the cliffs
Inspiring action photography
Artsy and accurate maps
Camping beta
Climbing history, geology, Park logistics
The author
Robert Miramontes first visited Joshua Tree National Park in the mid 1980s and began a life-long obsession with climbing and bouldering. His love of the park inspired the cultivation of another passion — photography — and combining these passions led to the creation of this book. Robert has now written six books for the area, including this one, as well as the Wolverine titles Joshua Tree Bouldering and Joshua Tree National Park: The Insider’s Guide. He lives near the Park with his wife Christina, also a climber, and daughter Alexandra.
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Joshua Tree Rock Climbs 3rd edition
2017 Wolverine Publishing
by Robert Miramontes
524 full-color pages
ISBN 9781938393297
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Hueco Tanks North Mountain
$36.00
About the book
Hueco Tanks State Park in West Texas has some of the best bouldering in the world, featuring some of the country’s most famous boulder problems. It is also a precious repository of ancient Native American rock art, and every trip to Hueco involves delightful hunts for the famous “masks.” This is volume 1 of our second generation of Hueco bouldering guides. Much has changed at Hueco since the original 2004 edition : the discovery of new rock art led to changes in access, there are great new places to stay, and new problems abound! This comprehensive guide covers 850 problems at self-guided North Mountain (200 new problems since the last edition). For guided-only areas (West Mountain, East Mountain, and the East Spur), there is also a 20+ page “greatest-hits” section, full of maps and great imagery. We also include a thorough guide to navigating the park regulations and the tour-guide sytem so you can get the most out of your visit. Jason Kehl put in an incredible effort to update and beautify Matt Wilder’s original work for this new edition! Please note: this volume is comprehensive for North Mountain only. For hard-bit Hueco connoisseurs, a comprehensive book for the guided-tour-only section of the park is in the works! For more online information on the access to Hueco, check out this site.
Areas covered
North Slope - 9 areas
Front Side - 7 areas
Eastern Slope - 4 areas
Top of the Chains - 5 areas
Summit plateau - 4 areas
Southern Slope - 2 areas
“The Backcountry” - 20+ pages of the best problems
Features
$1 from each book sold is donated to the Climbers of Hueco Tanks Coalition
Durable, sewn binding
Unique drone-sourced schematic maps
Color photos of almost every boulder
Routes color-coded by difficulty
Cultural and climbing history of the park
Essential advice on lodging, amenities, logistics
Essays by John Sherman, the late Todd Skinner, Fred Nicole, Ashima Shiraishi, Bronson MacDonald, Sam Davis, and Thomasina Pidgeon
Action photos by Andy Mann, Gustavo Moser, Merrick Ales, John Wesely, Jim Thornburg, Boone Speed, Sandra Studer, Colette McInerney, and more
About the authors
Jason Kehl has been bouldering in Hueco since 1996. His national claims to fame include his first ascent of the notorious Evilution (V12, 2002) in the Buttermilks and the first bouldering ascent of The Fly (5.14d, 2003) in Rumney. Since then he has made hard first ascents from Japan and Peru to Europe and the US, including The Seventh Circle (V14) in Hueco. Jason is also well known for his creation of unusual art — see www.cryptochild.com. He has shaped holds for SoIll for 20 years, and has designed more than 10 gyms, including the Englewood, CO, Earth Treks, one of the biggest in the country. He now lives in El Paso with the lovely Martina Mali and their sweet baby daughter Eva Luna and son Luka Von. When not writing guidebooks, he continues to shape holds, design gyms, and make videos while exploring the endless potential of Hueco Tanks. Matt Wilder grew up New England and honed his skills through many seasons in Hueco during the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2004, he authored the first edition of this guide, which documented hundreds of classic new problems. Bandersnatch (V13) is one of his better Hueco first ascents, and he is a true all-arounder, with 5.14 R trad FAs, the first onsight of Zion’s Moonlight Buttress (V, 5.12d), and several one-day ascents of El Cap. Matt completed a PhD in computer science at CU Boulder and currently runs a small consulting company doing work in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Outside of work and climbing, Matt has made several appearances on the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior, including some of the series' most exciting moments. Living in Boulder, CO, since 2006, he still makes it down to Hueco on a regular basis, though now much of the climbing is done with his son Bayes, who recently climbed his first 5.14, Rodeo Free Europe, at age 10.
Details
2020 Wolverine Publishing second edition
by Matt Wilder and Jason Kehl
308 full-color pages
9781938393365
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Yangshuo Rock
$44.00
About the book
Ever since Todd Skinner explored Moon Hill in the '80s, American climbers have always been curious about the mythical limestone in the far-off land of Yangshuo. Climbers would return with tales of fantastic limestone across a surreal landscape of karst towers. Newly available in the US, Yangshuo Rock helps shed some light on this remarkable destination. This guidebook is indispensable for anyone that has dreamed of traveling to this other-worldly location.
Features
More than 2000 full-color photographs and 12 detailed maps with helpful locator photos and hotspots.
43 crags with over 800 routes organized geographically into 10 areas, from 5.5 to 5.14d
Complete weather and crag data allows you to get the most out of your time in Yangshuo.
Travel information straight from the locals who live in Yangshuo.
General information about 5 other regional climbing locations including Getu and LiMing.
Chinese history and cultural introductions like folklore and ancestry as well as personal stories from many local climbers.
Over 30 pages of text portraying the short yet vivid history of how rock climbing began and thrived in China, especially Yangshuo.
Written in both English and Chinese.
About the author
Andrew Hedesh has lived in the Yangshuo region for over 10 years, and can be found with a drill in hand, putting up new routes or fixing old ones. His love for the area is readily conveyed in Yangshuo Rock, with a percentage of the proceeds of book sales going to local climbing organizations. Learn more about Andrew at Rakkup.com, where you can also purchase the Yangshuo Rock app.
Details
Yangshuo Rock: A China Climbing Guide
2017 AnZhu Publishing
by Andrew Hedesh
462 full-color pages
9780998728605
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New England Bouldering
$36.00
About the book
New England bouldering is some of the finest in the country, and this completely revised 3rd edition of New England Bouldering provides a comprehensive guide to the region’s best areas. From the granite blocks of Lincoln Woods, RI, to the schist nuggets of Smugglers’ Notch, VT, you’ll find detailed maps and information on over 1200 boulder problems. This guidebook also provides inspiration, with heartfelt essays and plenty of sweet action photography from Tim Kemple, Brian Lewis, and more.
Areas and features
Lincoln Woods, RI
Hammond Pond, MA
Hidden Valley, MA
Pawtuckaway, NH
Rumney, NH
Smuggler's Notch, VT
McKenzie Pond, NY
essays from Jim Belcer, Lucy Humphreys, Joe Kinder, Alec Wooley, Joe McLoughlin and Dave Wetmore.
photos from Henry Barber, Bronson MacDonald, Pat Munn, Gabi and Brandon Fox, Alyssa Bennett, Lee Hansche, Jay Knower, and Brian Lewis
Looking for more? Gunks Bouldering describes over 600 boulder problems in the nearby Shawangunks of New York.
Author
Author Tim Kemple is an accomplished climber and globetrotting photographer. His roots are in New England, where he has established some of the hardest boulder problems in this book. Today he is based in Salt Lake City, UT, but he regularly revisits his old stomping grounds to make sure the sunny days out West haven't made him soft. You can learn more about Tim and see more of his photography here.
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New England Bouldering
2018 Wolverine Publishing
by Tim Kemple
252 full-color pages
9781938393303
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Gunks Bouldering
$35.00
About the book
Gunks Bouldering! This is New York City climbers’ favorite place to play, and Andy Salo and Hillary Guzik have done a spectacular job of presenting it. Just outside the lively town of New Paltz, two hours from the City, lie the historic rocks of the Shawangunks, ground zero for countless dedicated climbers. There’s great (and famous) roped climbing at the Gunks, but the bouldering here also rocks. With easy access and a decades-long parade of climbing’s who’s-who passing thorugh, the bouldering here has deep roots, with classic blocs dating back 50 years. Many problems rise directly from carriage roads that provide casual approaches — and perfectly flat landings. This is the definitive bouldering guide to the region, brought to you by the core local team that created the well-known Gunks Apps.
Areas covered in Gunks Bouldering
Trapps - 22 areas
Near Trapps - 5 areas
Peter’s Kill - 9 areas
Over 600 problems in all
Consider picking up a copy of New England Bouldering for more great bouldering nearby! Or to round out the Gunks set, the classic trad climbs are covered in Gunks Climbing.
Featuring
Durable, sewn binding
Clear and detailed maps of the boulder fields
Photos of pretty much every boulder
Routes color-coded by difficulty
Full bouldering history complete with funky old photos
Sweet action shots from over 30 photographers
Full “climber’s pick” restaurant guide to New Paltz
Lodging and rest-day recommendations
About the authors
Andy Salo has bouldered in the Gunks since the late 1990s. In addition to opening many fine, hard problems, Andy’s proudest contribution to the guidebook is the unearthing of all the old history of Peter’s Kill and Trapps bouldering. After completing this book, he turned his attention to documenting Gunks roped routes - Gunks Climbing was released in spring of 2021. Hillary Guzik is a microscopist, entomologist, and photographer, and has been climbing around the Gunks since 2009. Her proudest contribution to the guidebook was making sure all of her favorite V0’s made it in. Her favorite Gunks climbs include Tweaky Crack (V3) and Baby Problem (V0) in the Trapps, and Won’t You? (V1) in Peter’s Kill.
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Gunks Bouldering
2018 Wolverine Publishing
by Andy Salo and Hillary Guzik
224 full-color pages
9781938393310
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Texas Canyon Climbing Guide
$28.00
About the book
Ever heard of Texas Canyon? Nestled in the hills of Santa Clarita, this hidden gem is rapidly becoming a popular sport-climbing destination for Southern California climbers. The rock is coarse-grained conglomerate, with many distinct features and pockets of all sizes. With over 160 routes on low-angle slabs to steep, overhanging walls and caves, there is something for everyone. Texas Canyon is conveniently located just north of Los Angeles, and has a quick, ten-minute approach. With a high desert climate, it's possible to climb year-round. Bring your mountain bike and camping gear, and make a weekend of it. With lots of colorful action photos, maps and overview photos, Texas Canyon Climbing Guide is fun and easy to use. Grab a copy and check it out!
About the authors
Pam Neal is a native of Los Angeles. She discovered climbing while staying at Camp 4 in Yosemite. Pam loves finding and establishing good new sport routes with co-author Ben Chapman. It's inspiring to think of this mother of two and 4th grade teacher with a drill and crowbar in hand. Ben Chapman is a veteran climber, initially finding his footing on mountain expeditions. He found his love of establishing new trad lines in the Southern Sierra, where he would hand drill his bolt placements. Things are a little more tame now for this Southern California teacher, as he spends his weekends with a battery assisting his drilling efforts.
Details
Texas Canyon Climbing Guide 1st edition
2019 Louie Anderson
by Pam Neal and Ben Chapman
Color. 176 pages.
9780976663065