Guidebooks

The Kalymnos 2010 edition contains: 64 climbing sectors Nearly 1,700 routes A concise crag planner New photo-topos and images Detailed maps with approach paths More useful crag info (conditions, type of rock, sun, orientation, child-friendliness of each crag) More details on how to equip new routes More practical tips on accommodation, amenities, local interests and rest-day...

Get 2 Vertical-Life climbing guidebooks for a special bundle price! Arco: Multi-Pitch Climbing Guidebook The first edition of the Vertical-Life guide „Multi-pitch climbing in Arco“ has been released. It offers a clear selection of 78 plaisir-routes between the grades 4a and 7c on top quality Lake Garda limestone. All the routes were selected and climbed by the authors...

This guidebook describes bouldering in the region of Østmarka, close to Oslo. In a total of 9 sectors you will find more than 1500 boulder problems for all levels. Every sector can be identified with a specific colour that helps you identifying the right information throughout the whole guidebook. On the first pages of the guidebook there’s plenty of general information on...

This guidebook exclusively focussing on bouldering describes the area of Vallone di San Giacomo. It contains more than 500 boulder problems on several relatively small blocks that are all signed on full color photo topos. From beginners to experts, everybody will find lots to do. Especially interesting for beginners is the fact that there are almost no dangerous falls. Rock...

Miroglio is situated about 100 kilometers from Finale Ligure. This guidebook describes the historic „Palestra Beppino Avagnina“, an impressive amphitheater made of rocks from 20 to 70 meters high, that have seen entire generations of climbers evolving over time. Climbing is possible all year round but the perfect conditions are certainly in spring and autumn. The guidebook...

This guidebook contains more than 350 boulder problems, thus providing lots of possibilities for beginners and pros. The area is located close to the Ligurian Coast and just a 50 km drive away from famous Albenga. Amidst untouched nature with alpine flair on 1200 meters a.s.l. bouldering is possible all year round, especially in winter thanks to the orientation towards the...

This is the most comprehensive guide to bouldering in the Peak District ever published. The guidebook is divided in three chapters featuring over 3.300 boulder problems on over 70 crags: Eastern crags, Western crags and Limestone crags. Compared to the previous edition, now a lot more easy problems have been included as well as many new crags that have risen in popularity or...

This comprehensive guidebook of Austrias most important granite climbing destination has been completely revised and reached its 4th edition. On numerous granite blocks of all shapes and sizes there can be found 33 sport climbing and 17 world class bouldering crags. Two older crags were replaced with two new ones. However, the all time classics Ewige Jagdgründe, Nasenwand,...

Wether you’re a local, a boulderer loving alpine surroundings or an alpinist enjoying a perfect day’s bouldering between big alpine routes: The new boulder guidebook „Alpen en bloc“ will give you plenty of ideas and enough information to fill many days with intense bouldering. Topos and maps are of the utmost quality and accompanied by detailed descriptions and many tips for...

Climbing directly by the sea and with mild temperatures during winter make the Greek island of Kalymnos one of the most popular climbing destinations that keeps evolving.The long awaited new edition of the Kalymnos climbing guidebook is in the making and will be available via Vertical-Life starting end of September. The development of new crags and routes has been constantly...

The guidebook covering all the sport climbing in the area, has been completely revised and updated since the previous edition came out in 2013. The development of new routes has been constantly going on. Therefore, new routes have been opened in existing sectors such as Grand Face and Nitshapa. In addition, 2 completely new sectors are now available in the book: Plein Sud...

South Tyrol can boast a very wide variety of rocks and landscapes. Whether on granite, marble, porphyry or dolomite, next to vineyards or against the backdrop of the Dolomites: the climbing and bouldering reflects just as varied and interesting as the country itself. The sport climbing guide was created in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Alpine Club AVS.