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ExtraBlue
Ice climber
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Jan 21, 2016 - 03:37pm PT
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One of the original guide books for Elbsandstein. You know the ones published in 1905/6.
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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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Jan 21, 2016 - 03:52pm PT
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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!
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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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.
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Rockies Obscure
Trad climber
rockiesobscure.com....Canada
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"The Grey Boulders"
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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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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!
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DWB
climber
Madison
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I wonder if Piana was saying "Hey, Gill Something, come see us!" or whether he was saying "Hey, Mr. Gill, come see us".
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Who is the most prolific author in terms of guides to different areas?
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Sep 21, 2018 - 10:50am PT
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My guess Mr CMac.
Bumping good old stuff.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Sep 21, 2018 - 12:20pm PT
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Sep 22, 2018 - 01:35am PT
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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
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telemon01
Trad climber
Montana
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Sep 22, 2018 - 05:19am PT
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The original guide for our slice of paradise here in NW Montana
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Sep 22, 2018 - 06:10am PT
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@ Russ
Will you take a personal check? :)
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DanMerrick
Social climber
FKA Banquo from Mo' Hill, CA
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Sep 22, 2018 - 07:54am PT
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Gotta get the full set.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Sep 22, 2018 - 08:35am PT
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Missed a couple...ha ha...
Cheers!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Oct 22, 2018 - 01:31pm PT
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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__. )
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Jkruse
climber
Las Cruces, NM
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Oct 22, 2018 - 01:46pm PT
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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.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Oct 22, 2018 - 02:44pm PT
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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.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Oct 22, 2018 - 02:53pm PT
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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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