Grit Blocs – 100 classic boulder problems
Grit Blocs showcases 100 of the finest boulder problems on Pennine Gritstone. It covers the Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Northern Pennines presenting the must-do boulder problems on the gritstone outcrops, edges, and quarries of the Pennines.
With an emphasis on high-quality photography, Grit Blocs presents each problem across two pages. The text expands on the context and characteristics of the boulder problem to give you a flavour of what each problem is like, with a bit of bouldering history thrown in too.
Published in August 2022, Grit Blocs will inspire your next bouldering adventure – whether you’re a seasoned grit aficionado or new to the sport, you'll find something to engage and animate you.
Many of the classic problems are there - Careless Torque on Stanage and Flying Arete at Almscliff – plus a number of lesser-known and newer gems to discover. Archery at West Nab, The Lash at Birk Gill and Ouzel Thorn at Thorn Crag, amongst others. Grit Blocs covers 100 classic problems across a wide range of grades from 3+ to 8b.
Number of pages is 212.
Size is 189mm x 246mm.
ISBN is 9781839811623.
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Grit Blocs showcases 100 of the finest boulder problems on Pennine Gritstone. It covers the Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Northern Pennines presenting the must-do boulder problems on the gritstone outcrops, edges, and quarries of the Pennines.
With an emphasis on high-quality photography, Grit Blocs presents each problem across two pages. The text expands on the context and characteristics of the boulder problem to give you a flavour of what each problem is like, with a bit of bouldering history thrown in too.
Published in August 2022, Grit Blocs will inspire your next bouldering adventure – whether you’re a seasoned grit aficionado or new to the sport, you'll find something to engage and animate you.
Many of the classic problems are there - Careless Torque on Stanage and Flying Arete at Almscliff – plus a number of lesser-known and newer gems to discover. Archery at West Nab, The Lash at Birk Gill and Ouzel Thorn at Thorn Crag, amongst others. Grit Blocs covers 100 classic problems across a wide range of grades from 3+ to 8b.
Number of pages is 212.
Size is 189mm x 246mm.
ISBN is 9781839811623.
