Product DescriptionTuriano’s book is to the Yellowstone Ecosystem what the Edwards guide is to Glacier National Park and the Roach guides are to Colorado’s fourteeners and centennial thirteeners-- it is not only about as comprehensive as a book covering such a vast area reasonably could be but also written from a vantage of great experience with and knowledge of the subject.
Turiano divides the book according to the great ranges of the Yellowstone area: Gallatin, Madison, Teton, Snake River, Wyoming, Salt River, Wind River, Gros Ventre, Beartooth, and Absaroka. The Absaroka Range itself is divided into three sections of its own due to its vastness and changing character. Signature peaks such as the Grand Teton, Gannett Peak, and Granite Peak are covered, of course, but there are many lesser-known peaks, too. Route types range from walk-ups to technical climbs, so mountaineers of all skill levels can find something, actually plenty somethings, in this book.
Useful diagrams abound, and there are often helpful photos illustrating crux sections or other important aspects on climbs. Scenic photos will have the viewer compiling a list of climbs that will take years to complete. Every mountain has at least one good route description, including details on how to get to the starting point.
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| Bob Sihler | Overall great value | | 
Voted 5/5 | In addition to the excellent hiking and climbing beta, there is also extensive history on first ascents, early explorers, and place names. And for ski enthusiasts, the book might devote more time to skiing experiences than it does to climbing routes, my only real complaint about this guide. But this book is indispensable for anyone seeking clear, accurate information about the Yellowstone Ecosystem’s mountains all in one tome.
| | Posted Aug 27, 2007 8:53 pm |
| Curt | Wonderful Resource | | 
Voted 5/5 | The mountaineering history given for each peak comprises much of the value of this book. Turiano also dedicates significant ink to the geology, natural history, and human history of the region. People wanting lots of detailed beta will need more dedicated guidebooks for their specific ranges or areas of interest, as Turiano tends to stick to giving a description of only the safest, most straightforward route to each peak.
If you're looking for a dedicated climbing guidebook, this is probably not what you're after. If you're looking for a volume that will enrich your overall enjoyment of mountaineering in the Greater Yellowstone, this is it. | | Posted Feb 8, 2008 5:22 pm |
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