The Vertical World of Yosemite: A Collection of Photographs and Writings on Rock Climbing in Yosemite

by Galen A. Rowell

The great Yosemite climbs are described by the climbers who made the first ascents of those granite walls. 14 climbers-including Chouinard, Robbins, Steck, and Rowell-describe days of ecstasy, nights of terror, the rise and fall of pitons, bolts and egos..

Genres: Climbing

207 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Galen Avery Rowell (August 23, 1940 – August 11, 2002) was a wilderness photographer, adventure photojournalist and mountaineer. Born in Oakland, California, he became a full-time photographer in 1972.

Reviews

[Dacky2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic work of climbing literature. Galen Rowell's photos illustrate the very best works that have come from the climbing culture of Yosemite from the first ascent of Half Dome in 1884, through the Golden Age, and on into the free and clean climbing eras. It's a shame there was never a volume two to cover the second wave of climbers during the 70's and 80's. But this book explains much of how American climbing culture developed clear into the present day. And Galen Rowell's photos never fail to deliver.