Twice as many routes as the first over 275 of the best routes in Tuolumne Meadows from 14-pitch trad climbs to one-pitch sport routes. This book focuses on topropes, crags, and multi-pitch climbs in the 5.6-5.10a range. As in all SuperTopo books, the authors personally climbed and documented most climbs with meticulous care to create the most detailed and accurate topos ever published.
* Author conceived and pioneered the Sierra High Route* Covers Kings Canyon National Park to northern Yosemite National Park* Each route chapter includes points of interest, maps, approach instructions, and directionsNo ordinary guidebook, Sierra High Route leads you from point to point through a spectacular 195-mile timberline route in California's High Sierra. The route follows a general direction but no particular trail, thus causing little or no impact and allowing hikers to experience the beautiful sub-alpine region of the High Sierra in a unique way.With access points noted along the way, the route can be broken into week-long segments, and hikers can choose segments for their skill level. Each of the five route chapters includes an overview highlighting geographical and historical points of interest, maps, difficulty ratings, approach instructions, safety considerations, directions, alternate routes, and accessible non-technical climbs.
Anecdotes chronicle the history of Yosemite climbing -- significant climbs and riveting controversies from the golden age of big-wall Yosemite climbing
Vedle líčení odvážných výstupů, při nichž se používalo nových technik, se čtenář seznámí s různými historkami a legendami. Velmi živě a obratně napsáno, přesto zaujme především horolezce, pro ostatní čtenáře bude pro přílišné sportovní detaily asi nezáživná.