Defying Gravity: High Adventure on Yosemite's Walls

by Gary Arce

Climbers come to Yosemite to challenge the walls, peaks, and granite domes of one of the most famous places on earth. This book brings to life the stories of Yosemite's adventurous rock climbers. The book describes early developments in Yosemite climbing, contains lively narratives of the Park's classic climbs, includes updated accounts of the accomplishments of modern climbers, and speculates about the future of Yosemite climbing. Laced throughout with color and black and white photographs, this book tells the climbers' stories. Foreword by Royal Robbins.

194 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1995