The book is being authored by James Rushforth who, together with his partner Lynne Hempton, has spent several years documenting the climbs and VFs, and taking some amazing photographs for the book. Regular followers of the UKClimbing Photo of the Week competition have got used to James winning and you can see his amazing gallery here.
The Dolomites
Located in northern Italy, and representing a true mix of Italian and Austrian culture, these so-called 'Pale Alps' contain climbing of every shape and size. Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometre-long traditional routes, with climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines. The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating the Great War which give superb access to some of the World's most striking summits. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders and unlikely suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of an ascent on rock with the security of a protected mountain scramble.
When Will It Be Available
We are working hard on finishing the book now although it is unlikely to be ready for the main summer season. We hope to have it for the late summer or early autumn. Any update on publication date will be posted on the Rockfax web site.
Areas and Crags IncludedCatinaccio/Rosengarten Val di Fassa Marmolada Group Pordoi Pass Sella Pass Val Gardena |
Fanis/Fanes Group Lagazuoi Sas de Stria Falzarego Towers & Col dei Bos Tofana Group Cinque Torri & Averau Cortina d'Ampezzo Basin Misurina Area Tre Cime |
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