Cochise guidebooks?

I’m planning on spending the last few weeks of December in the CS area, never been, climb moderates. What guidebook should I get? All of them?
I’ll also most likely be looking for partners. 

I may be in the area first time for me too hmu 

I really like Tonya Bok’s books. But she splits them into east side and west side, so there are 2. She has a highlights book that I think mixes, but it’s not as comprehensive.

I haven’t used geir’s book so can’t really weigh in on that, but his topos online are nice so I bet his book is nice too.

There is also Bob Kerry’s book that is out of print but awesome. You can view a PDF online here.

http://www.climbaz.com/Backcountry/backcountry.html

Cochise is awesome!!!!! Have fun. 

It really depends on what you want to climb. Tanya's select book is great for people who climb 5.10 or harder, as most of the best stuff in cochise is in that range. Since I don't climb that hard I actually prefer to have the more comprehensive east / west side specific books. Geir's book has quality topos but it's very select; it's a small number of climbs documented in a lot of detail, so good to get if those are the climbs you want to do.

I have all of them, but then I love guidebooks.

Thanks all, I’ll probably get both books, I also love guide books, especially a good read about the history of an area. That being said, if there are any recommendations on anything about the history and lore of the area I’d be really interested in that also. 

Geir Hundal’s books are fun reading. Even if you are only climbing ewephoria, reading about uncarved block and sensory desuetude is memorable. There is a lot of exploring to do in Cochise. But on a first road trip I’d stick to the classics. Even the classics can be kinda hair raising after all…..

We should get a Christmas Crew together for Cochise! It’s a beautiful bold place to climb. The weather can be challenging over the holidays also. I have Tanya’s West and East side books and I know the area fairly well. What are your arrival plans? I’m hoping to come for several week. Dec 22-Jan 12 is looking possible.

Anna, sounds fun! I’d be happy to climb with folks familiar with the area, save some time wandering around lost…

I’m still finalizing my plans but I should be getting down there the 23rd or 24th. 

I highly recommend not using a guide book and just picking out lines