Overview
Rites of Passage: The Legacy of Adventure Climbing in the Sierra Nevada Rock climbing throughout the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California has been going about quietly for well over a century. The exploits of its pioneers into this beautiful mountain range have been infrequently documented in a few books, alpine journals, and magazines. The experiences of climbers in this area remain elusive in comparison to more mainstream places like Yosemite. Rites of Passage is a collection of experiences from a few aficionados of the Southern Sierra who have graciously shared their adventures for this book. Come join the campfire, kick back and indulge in the legacy of exploration, discovery, and adventure. - E.C. Joe
Full Product Details
Author: E C Joe
Publisher: E.C. Joe
Imprint: E.C. Joe
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.494kg
ISBN: 9798218176013
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 23 March 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
If you climb in southern and western Sierra it will warm your heart with awesome memories. If you don't - buy it and it will psyche you up for some of the best adventures of your life. - Todd Gordon This is a very important book documenting the history of climbing in California and the U.S. - Jim Thomsen This book rekindled my passion for adventuring in the Range of Light. - Ed Hartouni E.C. Joe has curated a first-rate collection of adventures straight from the climbers that lived them. - Amazon Customer
"""If you climb in southern and western Sierra it will warm your heart with awesome memories. If you don't - buy it and it will psyche you up for some of the best adventures of your life."" - Todd Gordon ""This is a very important book documenting the history of climbing in California and the U.S."" - Jim Thomsen ""This book rekindled my passion for adventuring in the Range of Light."" - Ed Hartouni ""E.C. Joe has curated a first-rate collection of adventures straight from the climbers that lived them."" - Amazon Customer"
Author Information
"Eddie, ""E.C."" Joe, a native of Bakersfield started climbing in the Southern Sierra in 1974, and spent most of his free time exploring new climbing opportunities in the scattered locations in and around the Kern Canyon. He had established many first ascents; routes that are highly regarded by rock climbers worldwide. Back in the day, Eddie was generally regarded as the single most knowledgeable person for climbing information in the area. In the '90s, he assisted in the research of Southern Sierra peregrine falcons and was a founding member of the Southern Sierra Climbers' Association."
