Rock Climbing Northwest California [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Mackay, Steven

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ISBN 10: 1560447680 ISBN 13: 9781560447689

Casa editrice: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2001

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Northwest California hosts some of the finest climbing in the state, but without the crowds that plague so many other California climbing areas. An eclectic mix of superb sport climbing and multipitch traditional routes has lately been attracting more than just the usual locals, as climbers in the San Francisco and Sacramento areas discover what their northern cohorts have known for years. From clip-up sport climbs on amazing sea cliffs to long crack climbs on granite domes in wilderness settings, northwest California is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a top-quality climbing locale.

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Northwest California may be one of North America's best-kept climbing secrets. Virtually unknown to outsiders, this region contains hundreds of first class routes on beautiful sandstone sea cliffs, limestone outcrops, granite domes, and flanks of active volcanoes.Rock Climbing Northwest California shares the secrets of more than 550 superb climbs in 22 climbing areas - from the hard, rocky cliffs of the North Coast to the glittering granite walls of the Feather River gorges. Each route offers quality rock and interesting climbs, and all are less than 3 miles from the road, eliminating long approaches. In this guide, you'll discover: traditional and sport routes of all degrees of difficulty; climbing history for each area; pitch-by-pitch written descriptions; detailed topos and clear overview photos; and descent information and gear recommendations. Rock Climbing Northwest California is an indispensable source book for adventure in this remarkable region. (6 X 9, 312 pages, b&w photos, maps, illustrations)

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• Editore: Falcon Pr Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1560447680
• ISBN 13: 9781560447689
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 279