This book describes early developments in Yosemite climbing. The author features lively narratives of the Park's classic climbs, and speculates about the future of climbing in Yosemite.
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"Arce has constructed a solid, contemporary overview of Yosemite's climbing history." -- Climbing Magazine
"Enjoy the book. It will become dog-eared from many readings." -- Wilderness Record
Defying Gravity: High Adventure On Yosemite's Walls is the most complete and up-to-date chronicle of climbing in Yosemite available. The history of the development of rock climbing in Yosemite is covered, from the arrival of the first white settlers to the present. Climbing legends John Muir, Royal Robbins, Warren Harding, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, and otherwise recount their amazing triumphs and adventures on Yosemite's walls. Defying Gravity is fully illustrated with 88 color and b/w photos, including breathtaking action shots and historical photographs of the late, great, climbing icons. A complete description of climbing ratings and a glossary of climbing terms explain the difficulty of the various routes and the unique lingo used by climers. -- Midwest Book Review
"Enjoy the book. It will become dog-eared from many readings." -- Wilderness Record
Defying Gravity: High Adventure On Yosemite's Walls is the most complete and up-to-date chronicle of climbing in Yosemite available. The history of the development of rock climbing in Yosemite is covered, from the arrival of the first white settlers to the present. Climbing legends John Muir, Royal Robbins, Warren Harding, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, and otherwise recount their amazing triumphs and adventures on Yosemite's walls. Defying Gravity is fully illustrated with 88 color and b/w photos, including breathtaking action shots and historical photographs of the late, great, climbing icons. A complete description of climbing ratings and a glossary of climbing terms explain the difficulty of the various routes and the unique lingo used by climers. -- Midwest Book Review
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Good history of climbing in Yosemite,
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Overall, a good history of climbing in Yosemite that covers early years to the early 1990's. Some well written narratives, but occasionally dry at times. If you want a better history of the years before 1970, read "Camp 4," by Steve Roper.
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Towering cliffs, thundering waterfalls, verdant meadows, diverse wildlife-these are among the sights that draw approximately four million people each year to Yosemite National Park. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Half Dome, The Nose, Royal Robbins, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Yosemite Valley, John Muir, Warren Harding, Chuck Pratt, Peter Croft, Muir Wall, Sentinel Rock, Tom Frost, Lynn Hill, Ron Kauk, Yvon Chouinard, Fairview Dome, John Long, North America Wall, Washington Column, Astro Man, Allen Steck, Dihedral Wall, Great Roof, Mark Powell New!
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Towering cliffs, thundering waterfalls, verdant meadows, diverse wildlife-these are among the sights that draw approximately four million people each year to Yosemite National Park. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Half Dome, The Nose, Royal Robbins, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Yosemite Valley, John Muir, Warren Harding, Chuck Pratt, Peter Croft, Muir Wall, Sentinel Rock, Tom Frost, Lynn Hill, Ron Kauk, Yvon Chouinard, Fairview Dome, John Long, North America Wall, Washington Column, Astro Man, Allen Steck, Dihedral Wall, Great Roof, Mark Powell New!
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- Lost Arrow and Other True Stories (Local Authors of International Importance) by Scott C. Davis on page 38, and Back Matter
- The Range of Light by Philip Hyde on page 9, and page 67
- Elephant Rock by Caroline MacDonald on page 54, and Back Matter
- The American Alpine Journal, 2005: The World's Most Significant Climbs, Vol. 47, Issue 79 by John Harlin III in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Climbing Back by Mark Wellman in Back Matter
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