Climb! The History of Rock Climbing in Colorado [Hardcover]

Jeff Achey (Author), Dudley Chelton (Author), Bob Godfrey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 25 Anv edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898868769
• ISBN-13: 978-0898868760
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,228,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and informative, June 12, 2005

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This review is from: Climb! The History of Rock Climbing in Colorado (Hardcover)

Any Coloradan, and especially any Boulderite, who climbs will find this book interesting. It is intended for a specific audience, and if you fit that audience, the book delivers and I highly recommend it; if you don't climb, or haven't heard of Layton Kor, or don't live in Colorado, then this book would be painfully boring. The book also gave me ideas of where to climb outside of the Boulder area, though there is a heavy emphasis on both Eldorado and Boulder canyons. You can skip around through the various sections pretty easily.