Climbing in North America - Hardcover

Jones, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0520029763 ISBN 13: 9780520029767

Publisher: Published for the American Alpine Club by the University of California Press, 1976

Synopsis

Climbing in North America is the definitive, complete history of mountaineering in the United States and Canada, from the earliest days of the sport through the 1970s. In this climbing tribute, Chris Jones celebrates the climbers and their routes, peaks, and adventures, bringing them to life through anecdotes and historic black and white photos.

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Review:

Climbing in North America takes a historical look at the fascinating, dangerous world of mountaineering in the U.S. and Canada. Expatriate English climber Chris Jones offers a unique perspective, capturing the intensity and wealth of personality in the men and women who have the gritty determination to go to the top. He introduces North American climbing pioneers such as Zebulon Pike and Royal Robbins, who helped to establish a completely new style of climbing, as well as the noteworthy athletes and thrill seekers who would come after. Each climbing legend is presented with a fresh voice and a true eye for the sport's detail. This 1997 reprint edition also includes classic black-and-white photos of the sport's summit chasers. --Lance Judd

About this edition

• Publisher: Published for the American Alpine Club by the University of California Press
• Publication date: 1976
• ISBN 10: 0520029763
• ISBN 13: 9780520029767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 392