Pat Ament

John Gill: Master of Rock is a captivating look into the life, achievements and ethos of boulderer John Gill. This new edition of the classic title is complete with photographs, personal impressions of Gill from climbers such as Yvon Chouinard, and an enlightening interview with Gill himself.Hailed the father of modern bouldering, John Gill is an awe-inspiring climber with enigmatic talent. His techniques have been likened to poetry and are almost spiritual in nature. Famous for his dynamic approach to bouldering and his impressive physical accomplishments, such as the one-arm front lever, Gill is an inspiration to climbers around the world.Written by Gills friend and fellow climber, Pat Ament, John Gill: Master of Rock pays homage to this influence. Delving deeply into not only the fascinating life of Gill, but the very raw essence of what it means to boulder, this intimate biography is both intriguing and informative.Bouldering is the poetry of mountaineering As with good poetry, good bouldering comes from within. It is derived from an inner eye, then refined.At its core, John Gill: Master of Rock illustrates the humbling relationship between Gill and those who admire him as Ament details first-hand, Gill is never egotistical, nor elitist; instead he is approachable, passionate and refreshingly independent.This staple climbing read is a real must-have for those with an interest in pioneers of the bouldering scene. The exploits and adventures contained within will appeal to devotees of the sport and to anyone seeking insight into the triumphs of a master.

He aquí la primera biografía del legendario escalador del Yosemite que se publica en España: su vida, su familia y amistades y sus escaladas más importantes, narradas por Pat Ament, conocido escalador y escritor de Colorado. Ilustrado con mas de 200 fotografias que reflejan toda una epoca en la historia de la escalada. Una obra maestra que narra la historia de un gran personaje y de la Edad de Oro de la aventura americana John Gill Es uno de los libros de escalada mas importantes de esta decada. Pat Ament, escalador y escritor de Colorado, crea un biografia evocadora y solida de este importantisimo personaje. Un libro escrito con gran sensibilidad humana y autentico talento literario Ed Webster, The American Alpine Journal A largo plazo, la historia de la escalada nunca ha favorecido a los heroes faciles, que eligen el camino mas rapido hacia el exito. Un escalador verdaderamente grande debe con frecuencia avanzar por una senda tortuosa y, al dar los pasos cruciales, habitualmente se guiara solo por si mismo. Royal Robbins ha recorrido su propio camino, y ha dejado su huella no solamente en la historia de la escalada, sino tambien en nuestra manera actual de abordar los juegos verticales Peter Croft Robbins es el verdadero padre de la escalada de roca moderna en nuestro pais Layton Kor.