Denver, 1985, 1st edition. 119 pp, many photos. The only history and photo book on the Gunks. 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, an original 'Vulgarian' himself, 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. Large format hardcover, DJ, Near Fine. Scarce and desirable.
