Alex Honnold's book

C. Archibald wrote: Lynn Hill's book "Climbing Free" is really enjoyable.

I just got this book for Christmas, from what I've read it is quite a good book.

My two favorite books by alpinists are Walter Bonatti's 'Mountains of My Life' and Steve House's 'Beyond the Mountain.' 'Kiss or Kill' by Mark Twight is frequently entertaining. 'Conquistadors of the Useless' by Terray drags in parts, but it also has some amazing sections.

A favorite rock climbing book is the John Sherman collection, 'Sherman Exposed.'

So I read Alex Honnold's book and I liked it. To those of you that did read it, what did you think of him climbing Moonlight Buttress a day after it rained?

Yeitti wrote:what did you think of him climbing Moonlight Buttress a day after it rained?

I didn't read the book, but was he rope/free soloing? If so, no harm, no foul.

reboot wrote: I didn't read the book, but was he rope/free soloing? If so, no harm, no foul.

Free soloed it. Why does that make a difference? Just wondering.

Yeitti wrote:So I read Alex Honnold's book and I liked it. To those of you that did read it, what did you think of him climbing Moonlight Buttress a day after it rained?

I didn't really think about that when I was reading it. Guess that was a poor decision.

I'm almost finished reading the book (got it for Christmas) and it's ok. Kind of "uneventful" as the OP said...

Climb! The History of Rock Climbing in Colorado is both a great read and a wonderful photo album.

Jim Fox wrote: Free soloed it. Why does that make a difference? Just wondering.

There are no small holds that'll break under body weight. Pros, however, will scar the rock if soften by rain.

Jonathan Cunha wrote: I found the "Trad Climbers Bible" to be fairly engrossing as well

Yeah I really enjoyed that too. It was like listening to campfire stories with John Long and Peter Croft.

I just read Layton Kors' book. Really good read and lots of contributions from other climbing pioneers plus the pictures are great. I think the same guy that did the history of rock climbing in Colorado was the editor for the Kor book.

I also like Mark Jenkins books. They aren't all about climbing, but some are and he is a fantastic writer.

To me the Honnold book was rather flat lined. No major high points, no major lows. I thought it was interesting how many times he used the word "angst" to describe his feelings on particular days. It was an interesting look into his personality, but certainly not a gripping read.

reboot wrote: There are no small holds that'll break under body weight. Pros, however, will scar the rock if soften by rain.

Ok, thanks

reboot wrote: There are no small holds that'll break under body weight. Pros, however, will scar the rock if soften by rain.

ok thanks

reboot wrote: There are no small holds that'll break under body weight. Pros, however, will scar the rock if soften by rain.

In case it hasn't been said...OK, thanks.

Jim Fox wrote: Ok, thanks

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