A ROCKCLIMBER’S GUIDE TO THE ALABAMA HILLS
By Michael Strassman
Published by Range of Light Productions
A Guide to Califonia's newest climbing area,this beautiful high desert location should see a lot of traffic due to its relative proximity to the west’s major metropolitan areas and a recent write-up in Rock and Ice Magazine. Situated in Lone Pine, CA at the foot of Mt. Whitney, the Alabama Hills are 3 – 4 hours from Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Also a famous movie location, the Hills feature over 200 climbing routes from sport climbs to cracks. Most climbs are moderates within the 5.9 – 5.10 range, although more difficult climbs are being ascended all the time. The majority of the climbs are within a five-minute walk from the car. Situated at 4500 feet, The Hills are climbable year round, even in the summer because the majority of the crags face north. The town of Lone Pine is only five minutes away with all the amenities. Five campgrounds are also within a few miles radius. The book has detailed maps, topos and overviews to easily get climbers to the crags. 8 3/8” X 5 3/8”, 80 pages, Perfect Bound, UV coated color cover. Retail $14.95.
Date of Publication 02/01/02
About the Author
Michael Strassman has pioneered many routes throughout the West for the past twenty-three years including the majority of the routes in the Alabama Hills. He is owner of Range of Light Productions, producer of many climbing videos and television series including the eighties classic Moving Over Stone and the ClimbTV series currently showing on the Outdoor Life Network. He has written several books and articles on climbing and big wall climbing
