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Comprehensive guide to this area in central Oregon that brought the sport of climbing to America.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Historical PerspectiveJanuary 9, 2002 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Alan Watts did an excellent job in putting together this guide. The topos and maps are high quality, the photos are excellent and it's easy to navigate. But what really sets this guide apart from many others is the quality of the historical perspective and the overall readability of the text. Watts played an important part in the development of sport climbing in the US and thus was a controversial figure for years. His treatment of those tumultious times is worth the cost of the guide.
Going to Smith in 2 days.March 25, 1999 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
One of the best guidebooks out there. The topos and pictures are clear and the descriptions are detailed. The author has probably done all the climbs so he should know. The topos even give specific gear needed at certain places on the climb. Where the author's climbing style lays is obvious, he seems to dislike anything with a chimney. Quality of routes are measured by a 4 star system. The author uses R and X rating. This guide has everything you could ask for. If you only want one guide to the area, this is it.
THE Smith Rock Guide bookJanuary 20, 1999 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the greatest guide book to Smith Rock State Park ever. It has it all. That is all there is to it. This is the perfect guide to the perfect climbing area.
