The Secret Journals & Letters of the 1869 Crew Who Explored the Green & Colorado Rivers, revised edition
by Michael P. Ghiglieri
In May of 1869, eleven men embarked on a journey of exploration and discovery. 98 days later six of them arrived 1000 miles away after navigating the Green and Colorado Rivers to the end of Grand Canyon. The journals and writings of the expedition leader, John Wesley Powell have been extensively published but here, for the first time, are the newly...
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Consider Eleven Miles to Freedom by Ben Schmitt.
“Concise, route-focused guide to Elevenmile Canyon with topos, photos, and short descriptions for established sport and trad lines. Approach notes, pitch lengths, and occasional gear hints make it useful for planning or quick reference at the crag. Limitations: minimal narrative or local history, little beginner-oriented or step-by-step instruction, and photo/topo clarity varies so cross-checking on-site can be necessary. Best used as a practical on-site reference rather than light reading or a teaching primer.”
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