Vertical World-- Conversations With Masters Of RockBrown
192pp/color photos ISBN 0762740086
Stock No. MNA047This timely book will appeal to the new generation of young climbers hungry for information about their heroes. A veritable Who's Who in the climbing world, the book was written by Katie Brown, whom Rock & Ice magazine dubbed "The Best Female Climber of the Millennium." Her interviews detail the lives & accomplishments of the most influential climbers of this generation. Through their own words, in casual conversation, she creates an intimate portrait of each climber, revealing their personalities & drive with great frankness & intimacy. The athletes profiled are today's climbing role models, the world's best, including Chris Sharma, Lisa Rands, Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden, and Dean Potter. These climbers, all under 35, have accomplished significant firsts, advanced the sport and set new standards. The athletes interviewed represent all areas of climbing, from bouldering and sport climbing to mountaineering and big wall climbing. The extraordinary color photography by some of the world's leading adventure photographers is the icing on the peak
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