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New Adirondack guide?

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someDuder · · Montreal, QC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

I tried to buy the guide book (rock) last week at rock and snow and was told that they stopped selling it as a new one was about to come out. Anyone know when this will happen? The website just says 2014. Or does anyone have an old one they want to sell me?
I just moved to Montreal and definitely want to spend some quality time in the Dacks this summer. Have never climbed there so even an out of date guide would be super handy.

Thanks alot, and sorry if this has been covered before. I couldn't find anything on MP or elsewhere.
Cheers,
Chuck

rgold · · Poughkeepsie, NY · Joined Feb 2008 · Points: 526

According to the authors' website (see adirondackrock.com/purchase…), "As of November 13, 2013, Adirondack Rock is out of print. We're busy preparing the second edition, due for release in 2014."

Jim Lawyer posts here ( mountainproject.com/u/jim-l…), so you could email him to see if a more precise publication date is known.

someDuder · · Montreal, QC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

Thanks! Ya, I saw that on their site but did not think to try to look up the author. I sent him a message and will update if he gets back to me and gives me the ok to post a date.

Tom Merkt · · Jackson, WY · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 195

I have a copy, hardly used, I wouldn't mind selling. I'm in WY no and haven't touched it in years. any interest?

someDuder · · Montreal, QC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

Ya! If I can find a way to get it from you without paying a lot of shipping (I'm in Canada). I'll hang out for a day or 2 just in case the new book is getting released next week, but otherwise that would be great.

Valerie A B · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 37

As per a May 12 post on the Adirondack Rock facebook page, the second edition has been sent to the printer.

someDuder · · Montreal, QC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

Cool. Thanks for letting me know!

Will Richardson-Little · · Burnaby, BC · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 0

I bet MEC or La Cordee still have some copies of the 'old' Guidebook. I'd check with them.

Kevin Heckeler · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,616
Valerie Bachinsky wrote:As per a May 12 post on the Adirondack Rock facebook page, the second edition has been sent to the printer.
Jim estimates end of Summer/early Fall 2014. They then proceeded to post some cool pics from the actual place they're getting them printed. I never knew how complicated/multi-staged the process was.
rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847

I have two copies of the guide. You're welcome to one. Gratis.
I'm in the West Island of Montreal.

I no longer have an extra copy.

Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480

The Mountaineer in Keene Valley should have copies.

Medic741 · · Des Moines, IA (WTF) · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 265

Woooooot!!! This is really exciting. Will it have ice routes??

rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847
Medic741 wrote:Woooooot!!! This is really exciting. Will it have ice routes??
No you'll need to get BLUE LINES 2
Jim Lawyer · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 6,116

We hope to have books on the shelves by Labor Day. Maybe earlier.

As far as I know, nobody has books. We sold out last September, and I know of no shops that have any.

And what's this about us posting photos of where they're getting printed? Other than "in China", I don't have a clue.

someDuder · · Montreal, QC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

Awesome to all of the above. Et oui, ca serait super pour le topo! Merci rocknice!

eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,088

Does anyone know if there is any bouldering in the old ADK guide or if the new one will have any? I've heard a lot of new bouldering is going up in the ADK but I have no idea where.

Justin Sanford · · Broadalbin, New York · Joined May 2009 · Points: 555

There is some bouldering in the "old" Adirondack Rock guidebook, not sure if those areas are still going to be included in the new edition or not. I have been passed the batton from the authors Jim Lawyer and Jeremy Haas to spearhead the bouldering within the Adirondack Park and I have been working on a complete bouldering guide covering all developed areas in the park boundaries. Thus far, there are 20+ areas, over a thousand problems, and more area being developed. I am hoping to go to the printers by this fall. The finished piece is going to be a 200+ page full color bouldering guidebook with detailed maps, photographs, and pictures with problems drawn in for a majority of the adirondack boulders.

Kevin Heckeler · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,616
Jim Lawyer wrote:And what's this about us posting photos of where they're getting printed? Other than "in China", I don't have a clue.
Were those from the first printing? I think they're on your website...

adirondackrock.com/making1.htm
eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,088
Justin Sanford wrote:There is some bouldering in the "old" Adirondack Rock guidebook, not sure if those areas are still going to be included in the new edition or not. I have been passed the batton from the authors Jim Lawyer and Jeremy Haas to spearhead the bouldering within the Adirondack Park and I have been working on a complete bouldering guide covering all developed areas in the park boundaries. Thus far, there are 20+ areas, over a thousand problems, and more area being developed. I am hoping to go to the printers by this fall. The finished piece is going to be a 200+ page full color bouldering guidebook with detailed maps, photographs, and pictures with problems drawn in for a majority of the adirondack boulders.
Wow that is amazing, man. You are awesome and thanks for all the work going into the book, can't wait to check it out!
Rockbanned brett · · Plattsburgh, Ny · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 215

There's not a store in northern, ny or VT that has new copies of ADK Rock.. however, I picked up a copy at a used book store. Think you can ebay one too... Bout the only options at this point... Can't wait for the new one!!!

Jim Lawyer · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 6,116
Kevin Heckeler wrote: Were those from the first printing? I think they're on your website... adirondackrock.com/making1.htm
Yes, those are from the first printing.

Regarding bouldering: We've removed all bouldering from the second edition. Roped climbing is enough to fill two books, and we have every confidence that Justin's book will be outstanding.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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