The Lifer
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The Lifer

Rock Climbing Adventures in the GUNKS and Beyond

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 3 Mar |Learn more

The Lifer

Rock Climbing Adventures in the GUNKS and Beyond

About this book

One of the world's most well-traveled rock climbers, Clune takes us on an up-close journey though the evolution of the sport over the decades. From his home turf in the Gunks of New York State, to cliffs in far flung regions of the planet, Clune brings to life hilarious and sometimes horrifying escapades while he tests his mettle. Along the way, he deftly illustrates the changes that morphed rock climbing from a dirtbag activity for somewhat eccentric people to today's Olympic sport status for its most dedicated practitioners. As Clune travels, the reader is introduced to a who's-who of climbers of the past and pulled into the experiences that created special bonds and lifelong friendships.

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Table of contents

  1. Foreword
  2. introduction
  3. Discovering a World of Stone
  4. My New Backyard in the Gunks
  5. Westward Ha! A Road Trip for Rock and Romance
  6. Bon Voyage! What’s Up Across the Sea?
  7. Toward the Setting Sun; Red Rock and Gray Granite
  8. The Wizards of Oz and Tasmanian Devils
  9. Home Is Where the Overhangs Are; Bringing the Gunks up to Speed
  10. Go East, Young Man; A Trip behind the Wall
  11. Gamsahabnida! Kimchi and Crack Climbs
  12. Storming the Castle and Everything Goes Sideways
  13. Homage and Coming to Terms with a New World Order
  14. Close Encounters; A Quest for Speed and a Cultural Train Wreck
  15. Changes; It’s Always Later Than You Think
  16. EPILOGUE
  17. Author Bio
  18. Acknowledgements