Longlines

In this book, Adi Stocker has recorded 40 classic routes opened by greats such as Hias Rebitsch or Angelo Dibona, as well as modern secured great routes in detailed topos.

Some of them are among the highest walls in the Alps and should make the heart of ambitious multi-pitch lovers beat faster. However, due to their sheer length and sometimes rather poor protection, the undertakings listed in this book are only recommended to extremely experienced alpinists. The topos are supplemented by great climbing photos and statements of some climbing legends. If you are looking for challenging, day-long ventures on big walls, Longlines is exactly the right read for you!

This guidebook is based on 44,000 climbing meters of research, presenting classic alpine milestones and newly-created routes with commentary from climbing legends like Albert Precht, Klaus Hoi, and Heinz Zak. Historic routes from renowned climbers like Angelo Dibona and Hias Rebitsch are included to meet modern standards. Furthermore, modern routes secured with bolts by masters such as Ralf Sussmann, Rudi Kühberger, and the author are featured. Alongside these are 40 long routes with at least 20 pitches, in which you can latch drill hooks according to the spirit of the times, but sometimes you have to put your trust in rusty protections.

Language: German
Author: Adi Stocker
Numer of pages: 224
routes: 40