Texas Canyon: The Climbing Guide
Author: Pam Neal & Ben Chapman
Publisher: Louie Anderson
Publication year: 2019
Edition: 1st
No. pages: 176 color
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: The 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.