Hard Rock is the best of British rock climbing.
\nKen Wilson’s first edition of Hard Rock was published in 1974 and quickly
\nestablished itself as the definitive representation of British rock climbing.
\nKen’s vision for the book’s format – part guidebook, part literary celebration
\nand part coffee table visual showcase – is one that has been much copied but
\nnever equalled.<\/p>\n
In this new edition, editor Ian Parnell has ensured Hard Rock continues to
\nhonour Ken’s original concept, in particular keeping the route, not the
\nclimber, centre stage. While the activity of climbing has undergone myriad
\nchanges since 1974 – sticky rubber, camming devices, and the rise of sport
\nclimbing and indoor climbing walls – many climbers are still drawn to the
\ndrama and challenge of traditionally protected climbing. And this is why Hard
\nRock is still as relevant now as it was in 1974.<\/p>\n
Stretching across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Lake District, the
\nPennines and the Peak District, North and South Wales and down to South-West
\nEngland, the routes tackle big mountain walls, gritstone outcrops and epic sea
\ncliff adventures. Focusing on the trad connoisseur’s grade range of VS to E2,
\nwith additional routes at E3 and E4, the featured climbs are within reach of a
\nmajority of climbers. Timeless classics include The Bat on Ben Nevis, the Old
\nMan of Hoy, the Central Buttress of Scafell, Cenotaph Corner on Dinas Cromlech
\nin the Llanberis Pass, Vector at Tremadog, Right Unconquerable at Stanage Edge
\nand Suicide Wall at Bosigran on the Cornish coast.<\/p>\n
Alongside many of the original essays, written by a formidable cast of
\nclimbers including Pete Crew, Ed Drummond, Royal Robbins, Chris Bonington,
\nHamish MacInnes and Al Alvarez, this new edition features thirteen new routes
\nand pieces by Eleanor Fuller, Stephen Reid, Kevin Howett, David Pickford, Paul
\nHarrison, John Lawrence Holden, Martin Moran, Paul Donnithorne and Emma
\nAlsford. It is illustrated with all-new colour photography throughout. Hard
\nRock’s timeless collection is sure to inspire for generations to come.<\/p>\n
No of Pages: 288
\nPage Size: 240 x 310 mm
\nPublished Date: March 2020
\nBinding: Hardback
\nIllustrations: Colour throughout<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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