Aleander Huber/Heinz Zak / 176 Seiten mit 180 Farbabbildungen Format 24 x 31 cm gebunden mit Schutzumschlag / Auflage: 2007  / Hardcover / Grossformat

Das Yosemite Valley ist jedes Jahr Anziehungspunkt für Millionen Touristen. Doch seit dem letzten Jahrhundert wird es nicht nur wegen seiner spektakulären Landschaft bepilgert, seine beeindruckenden Granitwände haben das Yosemite zu einem Mekka des Freikletterns gemacht. Zu Beginn der Sechziger erfuhr das Klettern im Yosemite mit der Erstbegehung der »Nose« am El Capitan durch Warren Harding Weltruhm. Diese Route war der erste »Bigwall« der Welt, eine neue Dimension in Schwierigkeit und Länge. Die 70er Jahre bedeuteten eine erneute Revolution im Klettersport. Nicht mehr die großen Wände waren das Maß aller Dinge, Freiklettern war die Nachricht der immer größer werdenden Gemeinschaft der »Yosemite Climber«. Kletterer aus aller Welt fanden sich alljährlich im Camp IV zusammen, um der wichtigsten Sache der Welt nachzugehen - dem Klettern. 1993 erschütterte eine Frau die Grundfeste der alpinen Männergesellschaft: Lynn Hill kletterte als erste »frei« durch die Riesenwand des El Capitan. Nachdem alle glaubten, dass die Erschließung des Yosemite abgeschlossen wäre, öffnete sie den Klettern die Augen und entdeckte die Wände des Yosemite neu. Nicht mehr mit Haken und Hammer, sondern mit Muskelkraft und Magnesia - Freiklettern an den riesigen Bigwalls, das jüngste Kapitel im Yosemite Valley.

• Der Spitzenkletterer Alexander Huber, dem 1995 die erste Rotpunktbegehung der »Salathé« am El Capitan gelang, und Heinz Zak, einer der international renommiertesten Kletterfotografen, dokumentieren neben über 40 Jahren Klettergeschichte die großen Freikletterwege im Yosemite. Dazu kommen die wichtigsten Pioniere des Yosemite zu Wort: Warren Harding und Royal Robbins berichten von den ersten Bigwalls in den 60ern, Jim Bridwell aus den wilden 70ern, Marc Chapmann über die 80er Jahre, Lynn Hill über ihre erste Rotpunktbegehung der »Nose«, Thomas Huber über die freie Begehung von »El Nino« an der North America Wall und Dean Potter vertritt die neueste Entwicklung - das FreeSolo-Klettern im Yosemite.

Alexander Huber/Heinz Zak / 176 pages, with 180 photography / Edition: 2003 / UK-Edition- Hardcover

Yosemite Valley is the world's leading rock climbing area and Alexander Huber's and Heinz Zak's fabulous book is a fitting testament to the beauty and dynamism of its climbing. This is a book sure to impress all rock climbers - a powerful statement of why the sport enjoys such a hold on the adventurous everywhere. A comprehensive summary of past and recent rock climbing events in Yosemite valley, the world's key rock climbing venue, by one of the leading Yosemite climbers. A heavily illustrated celebration of Yosemite's splendour - its massive rock walls, stunning waterfalls and, above all, its great rock climbs - with superb colour photos by Heinz Zak. 19th century exploration / mapping / early climbs described. Alex Huber's historical commentary takes the story from early climbs through all key developments up to the present day.

• The great ascents described in invited essays from Warren Harding, Royal Robbins, Jim Bridwell, Mark Chapman, Jerry Moffat, John Long, Dean Potter, Peter Croft, Lynn Hill, Thomas Huber and Leo Moulding Fascinating summaries of recent developments in free climbing, soloing, hard aid climbing, speed climbing on the classic walls, redpointing the major climbs, enchaînements of two or three walls in one go, bouldering and sport climbing.
  Amusing vignettes on the social scene and ethical debates. Various styles of free and aid climbing described.

Chris Jones / 208 pages, with photos / Edition: 1997 - Softcover

Climbing in North America is the definitive, complete history of mountaineering in the United States and Canada, from the earliest days of the sport through the 1970s. In this climbing tribute, Chris Jones celebrates the climbers and their routes, peaks, and adventures, bringing them to life through anecdotes and historic black and white photos.

• Climbing in North America takes a historical look at the fascinating, dangerous world of mountaineering in the U.S. and Canada. Expatriate English climber Chris Jones offers a unique perspective, capturing the intensity and wealth of personality in the men and women who have the gritty determination to go to the top. He introduces North American climbing pioneers such as Zebulon Pike and Royal Robbins, who helped to establish a completely new style of climbing, as well as the noteworthy athletes and thrill seekers who would come after. Each climbing legend is presented with a fresh voice and a true eye for the sport's detail. This 1997 reprint edition also includes classic black-and-white photos of the sport's summit chasers

Don Mellor / 303 pages, photos, maps / Edition: 2001 / Hardcover

Explores the different types of rock found at a dozen major climbing destionations across the United States, and discusses how these physical environments have affected the history, style, ethics, and culture of the sports. In this thougtful overview, Don Mellor reveals how the sport has developed in a dozen climbing hotspots across the country in direct response to the characteristics of local rock and the eccentricities of regional culture.

This book documents more than three decades of adventure in the peaks of the North Cascades. In this absorbing memoir, climbing legend Fred Beckey shares his unique experiences, from achieving personal triumphs to facing the challenges of nature. It's a must for every mountaineering enthusiast's bookshelf!

• A mountaineering classic
• Features new preface written by the author
• Includes detailed appendix of all Beckey's ascents from 1936-1968

Mark Kroese / 224 pages / 100 full-colour photos / Edition: 2001 / Softcover

50 behind-the-climb stories * 50 profiles of contemporary elite climbers * 50 complete route descriptions, many never published before * Over 100 spectacular full-color photos The Stories: In a book that promises to become legendary, author Mark Kroese gets fifty of the most accomplished climbers of this generation to reveal their all-time favorite climbs. Renowned climber Tony Yaniro reveals his personal challenges and controversies as he ascents Scirocco, east face of the Sorcerer at the Needles in California. More inside scoop from Roxanna Brock, Mark Twight, Jared Ogden and other great climbers proves a riveting read. The Climbers: Each story includes a climber profile, garnered from hours of fascinating, thought-provoking, and often downright fun interviews. The climbers share personal anecdotes and offer their views on everything from ethics to style to training techniques. These well-crafted profiles give the reader a real sense of today's leading climbers.

• The Routes: From Newfoundland to Yosemite, Mexico to British Columbia, the favorite routes offers excellent climbing, stunning views, wild exposure, or spectacular summits. Each one includes a summary, description of the approach, the route itself, and the descent, along with first-ascent information, ratings, time required, recommended equipment, best season, special considerations, and references.

John Long (Edited) / 168 pages, 100 full colour photos / Edition: 2011 / Large Format / Hardcover

Not since George Meyers iconic Yosemite Climber (1979) has a single volume captured the modern ethos, in word, image and design, of the “Mecca” of world rock climbing: Yosemite Valley. From Skinner and Piana's first free ascent of El Capitan, to Alex Honnolds free solo ascent of Half Dome, ´

• The Valley Climbers: Yosemites Vertical Revolution, chronicles the most seminal climbs of the modern era, climbs that revolutionized the face of world rock climbing in particular, and adventure sports in general. Struck to life by fifteen first-person narratives (from Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Thomas Huber, Steph Davis, Lynn Hill, Dean Potter, Beth Rodden, and others) over a hundred spectacular photographs, and cast in the timeless “museum design” particular to Stonemaster Press.