Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca Peru (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca gives every climber the information he or she is looking for!" -- Carlos Buhler, First ascentionist of the Southern Cross Route, Anqosh Face, Huascaran Sur, Peru

"Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca, is stunning, organized, beautiful, inspiring, helpful to first-timers and veterans alike, basically perfect." -- John Harlin (III) Editor, American Alpine Journal

"This is an exceptionally fine guidebook, with mouth-watering photos and unique 3-D maps, all the necessary information is here". -- Jeff Lowe, Author of the books; The Ice Experienc and Ice World

Product Description

Finalist at the 2003 Banff Mountain Book Festival.

Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca is, by far, the most beautiful and comprehensive book yet produced about Peru's - and South America's - most famous mountain range.

With 182 spectacular color images, including 16 panoramas, and detailed route descriptions, author Brad Johnson leads us to the best the Cordillera Blanca has to offer. Also included are 12 three-dimensional maps, using a cartographic technique never before presented in a climbing guidebook. Johnson's savvy travel tips and colorful anecdotes support the conventional wisdom that nowhere else are high-altitude climbs so enjoyable, eccessible and inexpensive.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Company; New edition edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890437905
• ISBN-13: 978-1890437909
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #721,825 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best climbing guidebook , February 18, 2005

By	Gregory Witt (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Classic Climbs of the Cordillera Blanca is simply the finest climbing guide I have ever seen. The maps, photography, route descriptions, and all the additional tips and resources are phenomenal. I'll probably end up needing two copies, one to take with me to Peru, and another as a coffee table showpiece after I return. I've climbed and traveled all over the world and have never found a more beautiful and invaluable climbing guidebook.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique in it's kind, June 9, 2004

By	Luis Zlatarov (Caracas, Miranda Venezuela) - See all my reviews

If you plan to travel to the Cordiller Blanca, this book is a most. Great pictures and maps, it has detailed information about different routes on classic climbs in Peru. Helpfull information about Huaraz and the sorroundings.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to an incredible range of mountains, July 12, 2009

By	John D. Mattson "adventure writer" (Nederland, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Cordillera Blanca is one of the most incredible ranges of mountains in the world, and the climate is very friendly for climbing. Brad Johnson has done a great job of documenting the classic routes and his book inspired me to return. The maps and route descriptions are excellent and the photos are fabulous. If you aren't inclined to tackle 6,000 meter peaks, you can enjoy the great vistas from the comfort of your armchair. Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet