This guide is the first and only scramblespecific guide to the best-of-the-best scrambles and scramble link-ups on the iconic Flatirons of Boulder, Colorado
Originally published 20 years ago and long out of print, the legendary guudebacj Flatiron Classics has been completely updated to include seasonal conservation closures and some reevaluations of route difficulty.Soaring up from the Boulder foothills, the Flatirons are famous for moderate climbing--and the routes are, quite simply, fun Gerry Roach explores this vast array of sandstone slabs.
Having sold more than 40,000 copies of previous editions, this authoritative climbing guide has been completely revised, updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of mountaineers. The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies. No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to technical climbers; strong hikers with a sense of adventure found that they too could reach the top of many famous and stunning peaks. Armed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 150 scrambles in a clear, concise format. This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit. Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views. Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain. Most ascents are day trips from a major road; many utilize a hiking trail on approach and include some of the most-photographed Rockies postcard peaks. The scramble areas begin in Waterton Park near the US border and continue north through Crowsnest, Kananaskis, Canmore and into the contiguous mountain parks of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper. An overview of facilities, accommodation and climate is provided for each area. Specific hazards from rock quality to wildlife encounters are mentioned, including advice on scrambling safely. Guidebooks can be dry reading, but Kane’s snippets of humour make the book entertaining as well as useful.
With Best Climbs, FalconGuides introduces a new type of guidebook to some of America’s most popular climbing destinations. Written for nonlocal climbers who have only a few days to climb during each visit, these guides provides visually appealing, to-the-point information that filters out the classic routes and very best climbs. Written by an expert local climber, each guide features: - 150-200 routes of moderate difficulty, rarely rating above 5.11 - sections that each cover a different climbing area and route history - detailed color topos - stunning action photos - a contemporary, exciting design Best Climbs Denver & Boulder covers Eldorado Canyon, the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon, Golden Cliffs, Castlewood Canyon, the north section of the South Platte, and some toproping routes at Ironclads.
The Rough Guide to Yellowstone & Grand Teton is your definitive guidebook to this storied region of the American west; designed to help you best enjoy your trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Whether you want to avoid Yellowstone's notorious high-season crowds, know when and where to spot a moose in Grand Teton, or simply find where to eat and sleep in either Yellowstone or Grand Teton, this guide has it all. The Rough Guide to Yellowstone & Grand Teton is packed with full-colour photos, richly detailed maps, reviews on every single restaurant and lodge within Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and comprehensive looks at the Parks' various gateway towns. The guide also takes a detailed look at hiking, with two full chapters dedicated to the best day and overnight hikes found in each park.
'Boulder Britain' is a highly ambitious guidebook that sets out to cover all the best bouldering in England, Scotland and Wales. It is beautifully illustrated, clearly laid out and deeply researched and will become an essential reference for anyone who loves to climb in the UK.