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ExtraBlue

Ice climber
=802-1
Jan 21, 2016 - 03:37pm PT
One of the original guide books for Elbsandstein. You know the ones published in 1905/6.
jgill

Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
Jan 21, 2016 - 03:52pm PT
Well, my vote would be for the 1898 Aleister Crowley/Alfonso Legross hand written and drawn guide to the Y-boulder that I mentioned earlier. One copy, kept carefully under wraps and preserved.

But lots of great guides shown on this thread!
Rick A

climber
Boulder, Colorado
Feb 3, 2016 - 10:49am PT
Jgill's Crowley guide wins!

Tell us more about it John. From your website, I take it you are the owner.

A Brit or someone who has visited that boulder should report on how the problems rate 100+ years after the guide was published.

The guide is doubly fascinatng: the first known bouldering guide, and written by one of the most interesting climbers of all time.

Rockies Obscure

Trad climber
rockiesobscure.com....Canada
Feb 3, 2016 - 12:13pm PT
"The Grey Boulders"
jgill

Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
Feb 3, 2016 - 07:50pm PT
I am not the owner of Crowley's guide, Rick. I think it is kept locked away at the Wastwater Hotel. A British climber, Clint Warren, took the photos and sent them to me. It's got to be the rarest of the rare with the added charm of an infamous author!
DWB

climber
Madison
Oct 8, 2016 - 07:36am PT
I wonder if Piana was saying "Hey, Gill Something, come see us!" or whether he was saying "Hey, Mr. Gill, come see us".

AP

Trad climber
Calgary
Oct 8, 2016 - 07:59am PT
Who is the most prolific author in terms of guides to different areas?
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Sep 21, 2018 - 10:50am PT
My guess Mr CMac.

Bumping good old stuff.
Marlow

Sport climber
OSLO
Sep 21, 2018 - 12:20pm PT

Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Sep 22, 2018 - 01:35am PT
Well, I don't have a picture since I don't own it but... cant even find a pic on the intardnet.

15 Climbs that Don't Suck in Sedona

I have a mint copy... could let it go for 9k
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Sep 22, 2018 - 05:19am PT

The original guide for our slice of paradise here in NW Montana
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Sep 22, 2018 - 06:10am PT
@ Russ

Will you take a personal check? :)

DanMerrick

Social climber
FKA Banquo from Mo' Hill, CA
Sep 22, 2018 - 07:54am PT
Gotta get the full set.
Brian in SLC

Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 22, 2018 - 08:35am PT
Missed a couple...ha ha...


Cheers!
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Oct 22, 2018 - 01:31pm PT
theres more . . .


Gunkie
is holding the goods I would like to see.
A similar type thing to Craigmeur/'Green Pond*' NJ, produced by Steve O'Keef.
(*Not The Cliff @ Grn Pnd, the one past Deer__. )
Jkruse

climber
Las Cruces, NM
Oct 22, 2018 - 01:46pm PT

Found a great condition copy of Bjornstad's "Desert Rock" at a local used book store a few years back filed in the geology section which might have helped it fly under the radar of other collectors. Pretty great find. Amazon has used copies listed from $90-$200.
steelmnkey

climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
Oct 22, 2018 - 02:44pm PT
That's pretty damn funny up there.

I have the whole set!
Brian's missing at least one...and maybe more. Har har har!

Edit:

Jefe wrote:
Urioste little red book
and wants to sell...
Let me know.

Jefe - let me know if you're still looking for this.
I have to look, but I might have a backup copy.

Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Oct 22, 2018 - 02:53pm PT
The very rare Alabama Hills guide and Cochise Stronghold guides from the Steel Press are occasionally available for big $$$$. I would entertain offers above 4K for both
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