Colorado, 2006 [1985], 2nd edition. 119 pp, many photos. The classic Shawangunk Rock Climbing by Richard Dumais is back. For years to get a copy you've forked out mega bucks on ebay or had to steal one from your old climbing partner. Now you can get your own copy.
Rock climbing in America would not be what it is today without the Shawangunk ridge. From the first climbs developed in the 1930’s to the thousands of visitors the cliffs see today, the Gunks have acquired something of a mythical status. Richard DuMais tells the untamed history of Gunks climbing and shares the secrets of this modern-day saga. Featuring heart-palpitating photographs of some of the most spectacular routes of the area, Shawangunk Rock Climbing is a testament to the common thread connecting old and new history. Shawangunk Rock Climbing takes the reader up the cliffs and back in time; an adventure for all to experience.The only history and photo book on the Shawangunks. Large format hardcover, DJ, New.
