Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin - (State Rock Climbing) 2nd Edition by Mike Farris (Paperback)

About the Book

Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.

Book Synopsis

Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.

From the Back Cover

Many climbers are surprised to learn that Minnesota and Wisconsin host some of the best rock climbing in the country. This updated and revised edition of Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin describes almost 1,000 routes at 13 major areas, offering a lifetime of cragging entertainment for beginners and experts alike. Experience the distinctive sea-cliff atmosphere of climbing along the North Shore of Lake Superior; cling to solid quartzite routes at Devil's Lake and Blue Mounds State Parks; revel in the Northwoods environment of Mystical Mountain and Carlton Peak; or push your limits on steep sport routes at Barn Bluff and Willow River. Maps, color topos, and stunning action photos accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin an indispensable component on your next Midwestern climbing adventure.

About the Author

Mike Farris is a college professor who teaches upper-level seminars on high-altitude human biology at Hamline University in Minnesota. He is an experienced high-altitude climber who has climbed extensively throughout North and South American and the Himalayas. He is also the author of The Altitude Experience (FalconGuides). He lives in Northfield, Minnesota.