New Australian Climbing book- 17 Down Under

 

How to order: 

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John Morris writes: 

This story began with my dad. When I was 14, I struggled with depression, climbing became my rudder, the thing that kept me steady. I made a list of 50 climbs in Victoria, all grade 17 and under, that I wanted to complete with him. That list became our first book, 17 Down Under: A Celebration of Moderate Grade Climbing in Victoria.

 

But even then, I knew the title belonged to something bigger: a book that celebrated all of Australia. 

This book is named; 17 Down Under: Australian Rock Climbing.

 

This project has been over a decade in the making, drawing on 20 years of climbing experiences. Along the way, I’ve explored every major state and territory, camped in countless wild places, and met an incredible community of climbers willing to share their stories and photos. Two years into the journey, I met Mel. Together, we have built a life, travelled around Australia to photograph for the book, got married  and later welcomed our son Teo into the world. Through all the twists and delays of life, the project endured. Now it’s almost ready to share.

 

This is not a guidebook or a history. It’s a coffee table celebration of Australian rock climbing, the people, the places, the rock itself and the stories that define it.

• 324 pages

• 540 images 

• 8 chapters. One for each major state and territory in Australia

• 66 classic routes, each with its own story

• 30 feature areas introduced with double-page vistas and photo galleries

• 70 bonus crags showcased at the end of each chapter

• Contributions from over 110 climbers, including 70+ photographers and 50 writers

 

 

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