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Best AZ Guidebook

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alison ryan · · Prescott, AZ · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 30

Sorry if I missed this discussion in a previous thread, but is the Falcon Guide ('Rock Climbing Arizona' by Stewart Green) the best for the area? I'm probably going to be climbing mostly in the central and northern parts of the state- this is the only book I could find online but the reviews are pretty mixed.. Any local insight is helpful as I'm new to the area. Thanks!

Ryan Myers · · Tempe, AZ · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 2,736

Marty Maps!!!

alison ryan · · Prescott, AZ · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 30

Hey Ryan,
I just googled that but didn't find any way to buy it, do you have more info?
Thanks!

Joe Cayer · · Mesa, Az · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 360

Marty Maps are fold out maps that cover specific climbing areas. You can usually find them at REI, AZ Hiking shack, Summit Hut ( in Tucson ). They cost about $5.00 each, but you get a pretty good layout.

alison ryan · · Prescott, AZ · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 30

Good to know, thanks! I needed an excuse to go to REI anyways :)

Joe Cayer · · Mesa, Az · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 360

Also, if your new in town, check out some of the local climbing groups. They're usually out at the crags close to home this time of year.

mcarizona · · Flag · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 180

Marty's fold-outs have some accurate artwork!
Steve

ClimbPHX.com · · Mesa AZ · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 1,135

Weekend Rocks isnt bad - Good beta and directions
Covers everything from North to South

j mo · · n az · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 1,180

Depends on what floats your boat. Bloom's new guide has waterfall. Arguably greatest climbing in AZ. Not in any other book but toula's indecipherable low budget testpiece...

Anthony Hugo Almanza · · Phoenix, AZ · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 425

Phoenix rock 2 will cover the central valley pretty well

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