Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters: A Rock Climber's Guide to Geology

by Sarah Garlick

Rock climbers have an inherent interest in geology. For some, it's about knowing what gear to use or how to avoid rotten bands of rock. For others, it's about finding the next hot-spot boulder field, or understanding why their local crag exists. For most of them, curiosity about rocks comes as naturally as their desire to climb them. Geology is the fundamental control on the sport, and yet there are no practical guides for the climber interested...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762748370
• ISBN13: 9780762748372
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"