Climbing Beyond
The world's greatest rock climbing adventures
Published on 5. October 2017
224 pages
978-1-78131-714-3 (ISBN)
Description
From historic rock-faces to never-before summited peaks, this stunning visual book brings to life the incredible experience of climbing hard and climbing high.
Whether it is scaling the world's most challenging peaks, bouldering on epic rock faces or hanging underneath the cavernous crags spread out along the ocean, rock-climbing is one of the world's most exciting sports. From the most beautiful routes in the UK, France and America, to deep-water soloing in Majorca and opening new lines in South Africa, James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini, two of rock-climbing's biggest stars, take you to the sport's most iconic, unusual and daring destinations.
With stunning photography showcasing rock-climbing's various styles and landscapes, each entry also includes expert tips, grading details and intricate topography of specific routes or sectors.
Perfect for the avid and aspiring climber, Climbing Beyond is a beautiful homage to the sport of rock-climbing and an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamt of chalking up their hands and taking on the world's epic rock faces.
Whether it is scaling the world's most challenging peaks, bouldering on epic rock faces or hanging underneath the cavernous crags spread out along the ocean, rock-climbing is one of the world's most exciting sports. From the most beautiful routes in the UK, France and America, to deep-water soloing in Majorca and opening new lines in South Africa, James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini, two of rock-climbing's biggest stars, take you to the sport's most iconic, unusual and daring destinations.
With stunning photography showcasing rock-climbing's various styles and landscapes, each entry also includes expert tips, grading details and intricate topography of specific routes or sectors.
Perfect for the avid and aspiring climber, Climbing Beyond is a beautiful homage to the sport of rock-climbing and an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamt of chalking up their hands and taking on the world's epic rock faces.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-78131-714-3 (9781781317143)
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Persons
James Pearson grew up in the Peak District and it is therefore no surprise that James has made a name for himself on 'God's own rock'. Aged 15 he donned his first pair of rock shoes and quickly started climbing some of Gritstones' hardest and boldest routes. Having completed some of the world's hardest traditional routes, James shifted his focus to include bouldering, sport, and multi-pitch. He currently lives in the South of France, and continues his quest to climb hard rock, all over the world.
Caroline Ciavaldini grew up on the tiny island of La Reunion, in the South Indian Ocean. Caro discovered climbing aged 12 and quickly became obsessed by the competition world. For 10 years she focused on the Lead World Cup Circuit. After realizing her dreams of competition, she has redirected her motivation towards outdoor climbing, and now loves to give herself challenges in trad, sport and multi-pitch. Outdoor climbing is, as she often says, her 'second life' as a climber.
Caroline Ciavaldini grew up on the tiny island of La Reunion, in the South Indian Ocean. Caro discovered climbing aged 12 and quickly became obsessed by the competition world. For 10 years she focused on the Lead World Cup Circuit. After realizing her dreams of competition, she has redirected her motivation towards outdoor climbing, and now loves to give herself challenges in trad, sport and multi-pitch. Outdoor climbing is, as she often says, her 'second life' as a climber.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- North America
- 1. Devil's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
- 2. Yosemite, California, USA
- 3. White Rim, Utah, USA
- 4. The Deep South, USA
- South America
- 5. Patagonia, Argentina/Chile
- 6. Salto Angel, Venezuela
- Europe
- 7. The Peak District, England
- 8. Nesscliffe, Shropshire, England
- 9. The Slate, Llanberis, Wales
- 10. St Govan's, Pembrokeshire, Wales
- 11. Céüse, Hautes-Alpes, France
- 12. Grand Capucin, Mont Blanc Massif, France
- 13. Les Calanques, Marseilles, France
- 14. Fontainebleau, Paris, France
- 15. La Pedriza, Madrid, Spain
- 16. Roca Verde, Asturias, Spain
- 17. Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain
- 18. Cova del Diablo, Majorca, Spain
- 19. Qualido, Val di Mello, Italy
- 20. Aria, Sardinia, Italy
- 21. Rätikon, The Alps
- 22. Ticino, Switzerland
- 23. Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
- 24. The Elbe Valley, Decín, Czech Republic
- 25. Prohodna Cave, Karlukovo, Bulgaria
- 26. Metéora, Kalabaka, Greece
- 27. Kaynaklar, Izmir, Turkey
- Africa
- 28. The Ennedi Desert, Chad
- 29. Tafraout, Morocco
- 30. The Cederberg, South Africa
- 31. Cilaos, Réunion Island
- Asia
- 32. Tonsai Beach, Thailand
- 33. Ban Nam None, Laos
- 34. Bukit Ketri, Malaysia
- 35. Kinabalu, Malaysia
- 36. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
- 37. Kinkasan, Miyagi, Japan
- Australasia
- 38. The Grampians, Victoria, Australia
- 39. The Totem Pole, Cape Huay, Tasmania
- Glossary
- Index
- Acknowledgements & Picture Credits
- Copyright
