Defying Gravity: High Adventure on Yosemite's Walls

Midwest Book Review
Defying Gravity: High Adventure On Yosemite's Walls is the most complete and up-to-date chronicle of climbing in Yosemite available. The history of the development of rock climbing in Yosemite is covered, from the arrival of the first white settlers to the present. Climbing legends John Muir, Royal Robbins, Warren Harding, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, and otherwise recount their amazing triumphs and adventures on Yosemite's walls. Defying Gravity is fully illustrated with 88 color and b/w photos, including breathtaking action shots and historical photographs of the late, great, climbing icons. A complete description of climbing ratings and a glossary of climbing terms explain the difficulty of the various routes and the unique lingo used by climers.


Climbing Magazine
"Arce has constructed a solid, contemporary overview of Yosemite's climbing history."


Wilderness Record
"Enjoy the book. It will become dog-eared from many readings."


Book Description
Climbers come to Yosemite to challenge the walls, peaks, and granite domes of one of the most famous places on earth. This book brings to life the stories of Yosemite's adventurous rock climbers. The book describes early developments in Yosemite climbing, contains lively narratives of the Park's classic climbs, includes updated accounts of the accomplishments of modern climbers, and speculates about the future of Yosemite climbing. Laced throughout with color and black and white photographs, this book tells the climbers' stories. Foreword by Royal Robbins.


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