Yankee Rock & Ice: A History of Climbing in the Northeastern United States
- ISBN-10
- 0811731030
- ISBN-13
- 9780811731034
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 334
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Authors
- Laura Waterman, Guy Waterman
Description
Traces the development of rock climbing in New England, describes legendary climbers and ascents, and discusses new equipment and trends
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