Book Description
Rock Climbing Arizona describes 20 of the state's major climbing areas, guiding traveling climbers to an outstanding sampling of the best Arizona has to offer. Easy-to-read overview maps will get you to the climbs; accurate route and topos and photos will help you get to the top; and clearly stated descent information will help get you down. Climbing hisotries, shop and gym listings, and a thorough index complete the package to make Rock Climbing Arizona an essential component of your next climbing trip to the Grand Canyon State. Arizona is a rock climber's dream come true. High quality granite domes, hidden limestone canyons, majestic sandstone towers, and vast cliff bands of pocketed volcanic rock are only a few of the possibilities. Ascend multipitch crack and face routes at the wild and remote Cochise Stronghold, or cling to perfect edges on the crags of Mount Lemmon, the most visited climbing area in the state. Crank at popular sport climbing areas such as Jacks Canyon and Queen Creek, or push your limits on some of the most difficult climbs in the country at the Virgin River Gorge.
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Authored by outdoor writer and photographer Stewart Green, this book provides comprehensive route descriptions, including travel information on camping, services, best seasons, special attractions, and historical points of interest. Detailed maps and evocative black-and-white photos complement each description, along with eight pages of spectacular color photos taken along selected drives.
From the Back Cover
A select guide to 25 of Arizona's best and most popular climbing areas.
Rock Climbing Arizona FROM THE PUBLISHER
Guides travelers along thirty of the state's most magnificent drives, in a land of spectacular panoramas, diverse landscapes and unsurpassed natural wonders: the Grand Canyon, Petrefied Forest, Monument Valley and the Sonoran Desert.
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Describes 20 of Arizona's major climbing areas, encompassing nearly 80 crags, cliffs, and peaks, with multiple routes outlined for each. Includes an overview map to get you to the site, accurate route topos and b&w photographs, and descent information. Also includes an overview of the site, the best climbing season, restrictions, resources, and many other important details. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR