Yosemite in the Fifties: The Iron Age

By delving into the narratives of the climbers from that era and featuring meticulously restored photographs, "Yosemite in the Fifties" provides a captivating account of the groundbreaking initial conquests of Yosemite's towering granite walls. This enthralling narrative sheds light on the daring individuals who fearlessly challenged the limits of human capability, while also exploring the profound impact their endeavours had on the emergence of adventure sports and their influence on societal norms.

Features

• Reprints of original contributions by all the most influential climbers of the time: Warren Harding, Royal Robbins, Ax Nelson, Steve Roper, Alan Steck, Jerry Gallwas, Don Wilson, Frank Tarver, Dick Long, Bob Swift, Mark Powell, Don Lauria, Joe Fitschen, Don Wilson, Mike Sherrick, Wayne Merry, and more
• 176 pages with artfully restored historic photos
• Printed on 100% recycled paper
• Dimensions: 23cm x 33cm