Flakes, Jugs & Splitters

A Rock Climber’s Guide to Geology

A user-friendly guide bringing the often esoteric science of geology into the
hands of rock climbers everywhere – whether its about knowing what gear to
use, how to avoid rotten bands of rock or having a simple understanding of why
the local crag exists, this book tells it all. Covering such diverse topics
from how to use a geologic map, why Europe has the best limestone and how El
Capitan’s North America Wall got its name – stunning photography of worldwide
destinations (including the Llanberis Pass!) make this a highly entertaining
and engaging resource.

Rock climbers have an inherent interest in geology. For some, it’s about
knowing what gear to use or how to avoid rotten bands of rock. For others,
it’s about finding the next hot-spot boulder field, or understanding why a
local crag exists. For most of them, curiosity about rocks comes as naturally
as their desire to climb them. Geology is the fundamental control on the
sport, and yet until now, there have been no practical guides for the climber
interested in the science of rocks.