Summary
Many climbers are surprised to learn that Minnesota and Wisconsin host some of the best rock climbing in the country. This updated and revised edition of Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin describes almost 1,000 routes at 13 major areas, offering a lifetime of cragging entertainment for beginners and experts alike. Experience the distinctive sea-cliff atmosphere of climbing along the North Shore of Lake Superior; cling to solid basalt routes at Devil's Lake and Blue Mounds State Park; revel in the Northwoods environment of Mystical Mountain and Carlton Peak; or push your limits on steep sport routes at Barn Bluff and Willow River. Maps, color topos, and stunning action photos accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin an indispensable component on your next Midwestern climbing adventure.
Mike Farris is a college professor who teaches biology at Hamline University in Minnesota He is an experienced high-altitude climber who has climbed extensively throughout North and South America, the Karakoram, and the Himalayas He is also the author of The Altitude Experience (FalconGuides).
