Climbing

Discover over 88 crags across 11 major climbing areas with Briançon Climbs, the definitive bilingual (French/English) guidebook for rock climbing in France’s Durance Valley near Briançon, Ailefroide, and Vallouise. Covering sport routes and alpine classics up to 600m, this 384-page 2022 edition includes detailed photo-topos, access maps, and essential crag information like orientation, rock type, and walk-in times.

Rockfax Lofoten Climbs: Rock Climbing on Lofoten and Stetind in Arctic Norway, is the ultimate rock climbing guide to Lofoten, Stetind, and the Narvik area in Arctic Norway. This updated edition features new routes, detailed crag photos, and enhanced maps, making it the essential resource for climbers exploring the breathtaking granite peaks and fjords of the Lofoten Islands. Packed with expert information on traditional climbing in one of the world's most stunning alpine environments, this guidebook is your key to unlocking Norway’s premier climbing destinations north of the Arctic Circle.

The Rockfax Beginners' Guide for Climbers is the perfect NICAS Level 1–3 companion for young climbers starting their indoor climbing journey. Packed with fun, step-by-step cartoon illustrations, this officially endorsed guide teaches essential climbing skills and knot-tying techniques in a clear, engaging format. Approved by NICAS and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, it includes a hardback fold-out cover and practice cord, ideal for kids, parents, and coaches learning safe climbing fundamentals. Written and illustrated by Sophie Mitchell.

Pembroke Rock 2 replaces the popular Pembroke Rock and has over 200 more routes within its beautifully produced pages around the stunning cliffs of Pembrokeshire. Produced by the definitive authority on Pembrokeshire guidebooks, Climbers' Club Guides, written by area guru's Amma Alsford and Paul Donnithorne, all in the distinctive Wired Guides design style.

Versante Sud Arco Walls: Vol 2 is the ultimate rock climbing guide for adventurers and alpine climbing enthusiasts. Building on the first volume’s coverage of classic routes around Arco, this edition dives into the wild, remote sections of the Sarca Valley, offering climbers of all levels an extensive selection of multipitch routes. From hidden gems for experts to big-wall climbs that deliver a true Dolomites-style experience, this guide is essential for anyone looking to explore one of Europe's top climbing destinations.

Versante Sud Arco Walls: Vol 1 is the definitive multi-pitch climbing guide for Arco and Valle del Sarca, written by expert Diego Filippi. This fourth edition covers 780 routes across 33 sectors, expanding from Lake Garda to Valle dei Laghi, with 260 new routes added. It focuses on the lower Sarca Valley, including Arco, Coste di Loppio, Val di Ledro, and Volta di Nò, while Vol 2 explores Sarche, Pietramurata, and Limarò Canyon. Packed with detailed topos, historical insights, and expert route evaluations, this guide blends classic alpine climbing with modern sport routes, making it an essential resource for climbers of all levels.

The 2022 edition of Versante Sud Arco Rock is the ultimate climbing guide to Arco, one of Europe’s top sport climbing destinations. Nestled between Lake Garda and the Sarca Valley, on the edge of the Dolomites. Arco offers world-class limestone routes with breathtaking scenery. This updated edition includes exclusive interviews with key figures in Arco’s climbing history, QR codes with GPS coordinates for easy navigation, and specially curated videos showcasing the region’s most stunning crags. Designed for all climbers, this guide makes exploring Arco’s incredible rock faces easier than ever.

Rockfax South Wales Sport Climbs covers the area to the south of the Brecon Beacons, spanning the land and sea cliffs from the River Wye on the Welsh border to Pembrokeshire in the west. The area is home to a wealth of sport climbing on a multitude of venues ranging from small inland quarries to extensive limestone sea cliffs.

Rockfax South Wales Sport Climbs covers the area to the south of the Brecon Beacons, spanning the land and sea cliffs from the River Wye on the Welsh border to Pembrokeshire in the west. The area is home to a wealth of sport climbing on a multitude of venues ranging from small inland quarries to extensive limestone sea cliffs.

Rare Breed Productions: Moving the Needle chronicles the journey of pursuing a deep curiosity that led to the groundbreaking first ascent of Rhapsody at Dumbarton Rock - the world's hardest trad climb and the first to achieve an E11 grade. This autobiographical narrative delves into the highs and lows of the climber's apprenticeship, offering insights and inspiration for readers to transform their own climbing skills. A must-read for those seeking to push boundaries and elevate their climbing journey.

Translated from the highly acclaimed French guidebook, Mountaineering Around Chamonix is an essential guide that provides an excellent introduction to the Alps for British hill walkers venturing into this stunning region for the first time. Packed with valuable information, it covers everything from essential equipment to basic alpine techniques, ensuring you're well-prepared for your adventure. This compact yet comprehensive guide is a long-awaited resource for anyone eager to explore the majestic Alps.

Idea Montagna's "4000m Peaks of the Alps - (Normal and Classic Routes)" is a comprehensive guidebook that covers all 82 official four-thousanders in the Alps, detailing normal routes, classic variants and ski-mountaineering routes. It includes technical notes on safety, conditions, approach, hut information, gear and maps. The guide is in full colour, featuring easy-to-follow topos and route descriptions, as well as approach information, all in English across its 416 pages.

Cottongrass Books'' - "Lancashire Bouldering" is a comprehensive guidebook dedicated to bouldering in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, with a few spots in Yorkshire. It covers 47 crags across three areas: Bowland, The Quarries, and The East Lancs Moors.

"Versante Sud Adam Ondra - The Climber" is Adam's climbing biography, written alongside Pietro Dal Pra in perfect harmony with Adam. Through memorable ascents and key milestones in Adam's career, the book reveals the culture, inclinations, tastes, and lifestyle of this remarkable climber. Born from a deep, lasting friendship, this biography is not a detached account but a vibrant, passionate story told together, pulsating with a love for climbing.

The Climbers Club Pen Llyn guidebook offers stunning photography, detailed maps, accurate topos, and comprehensive route descriptions, making it easy to use and ensuring an accessible climbing experience. With nearly 700 routes, Pen Llyn provides unmatched variety: from granite outcrops and towering sea cliffs to the impressive walls of Cilan Head and Craig Dorys, suntrap zawns of Trwyn Maen Melyn, and the quarries of Tyyn Tywyn. Featuring both new trad and sport climbs, there's something for everyone.

"A Light Through the Cracks - A Climber's Story" is renowned rock climber Beth Rodden's inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, conquering fear, and embracing healing. At twenty, Beth is an elite climber when a trip to Kyrgyzstan turns nightmarish. She, her boyfriend, and two others are kidnapped by rebels. After six harrowing days, they escape, but Beth's battle with fear continues at home, driving her to push past her limits.