Judging by the strength and depth of the literature on display at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival, the answer is an emphatic YES! There are events throughout the event celebrating some great literature, with live interviews, plus panel discussions and book readings.
In reply to UKC News:
Is the book by John Allen by THE John Allen. You know, the one who did the first ascent of just about all of the best lines in the Peak? My hero!
News BMC Publishes New GB Climbing Performance Department Proposals
The British Mountaineering Council has published a series of papers outlining new proposals for the oversight of GB Climbing, following management issues related to the internal business unit last year and a member-led proposal to...