Defying Gravity: High Adventure on Yosemite’s Walls

Arce, veteran climber, mountaineer, and photographer, brings to life the gripping stories of some of Yosemite’s adventurous and daring climbers. Here are descriptions of early developments in Yosemite climbing, spirited narratives of the Park’s classic climbs, new accounts of recent accomplishments of modern climbers, and speculations about the future of Yosemite climbing. A terrific book with lots of great photos.