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Fred Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs
โ Scribed by Barry Blanchard
- Publisher
- Patagonia
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Fred Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs is the magnum opus of the greatest American climber of the past century. Fred's intimate, detailed knowledge of the mountains and climbs he chronicles here create an unparalleled guidebook and must-have for every climber's bookshelf – as well as a great read for any armchair adventurer. Filled with hand-drawn climbing topos, photos, narrative description, side notes and 40 extra climbs of note in each of the eight geographical regions. This is the guide for every climber's bookshelf.
โฆ Subjects
Sports & Recreations; Travel; Nonfiction; SPO018000; SPO029000; TRV025110
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