Virginia Climber's Guide

by Jeff Watson

200 line drawings 5 x 8 The first comprehensive guide to climbing and bouldering in Virginia Detailed schematic drawings of more than 30 sites Virginia features some of the more popular rock climbing sites on the East Coast, including Great Falls of the Potomac and Crescent Rocks, but its lesser-known areas also offer a wide variety of challenging climbs. Here for the first time is a complete guide to the entire state. This compact guidebook is packed with Schematic line drawings present clear, precise guides to each climb, from the myriad routes at Great Falls to small rockfaces the locals love. Multiple routes are shown for each site, graded for difficulty using the Yosemite Decimal Scale. The book also contains specific information on park fees and regulations, the best time to go, and any special equipment or permits required. Jeff Watson is a native Virginian, avid mountaineer, and 17-year veteran of rock climbing. He lives in Burke, Virginia.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[Mandy]

Drawings of cliffs aren't all that great, but worth buying as it is one of only a handful of climbing guides for VA