Cliffhanger: New Climbing Culture and Adventures

Description

Journey upwards with Cliffhanger, a dizzyingly beautiful presentation of the people and places that make up the world of climbing. Climbing has recently exploded as a global phenomenon, thanks to a plethora of dedicated gyms springing up and media coverage that has had a wide reach. Using breathtaking imagery and in-depth stories, Cliffhanger gives you a complete look at the world of this outdoor pursuit--both as a sport and a lifestyle--by highlighting the people, places, history, and culture that make the activity so fascinating. Whether you've been doing it for a long time or have never climbed in your life, this book will make your palms sweat and your heart race.

Julie Ellison has spent 10 years writing, shooting, and editing stories about the vertical world. She was Climbing magazine's first female editor-in--chief before starting the all-woman film-production company Never Not Collective. She lives with her dog at the base of the Tetons, Wyoming.

bundles the best climbing spots and the history of climbing both in text and photography. -- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER (NL)