Los Angeles is probably least known for climbing, but the Los Angeles climbing scene has helped cut the teeth of many legends like Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Bob Kamps, John Bachar, Lynn Hill, John Long, and countless others. With boulders strewn along creeks just minutes from the beach to alpine bouldering above 6,000ft, the diversity of rock climbing around Los Angeles County is astonishing and offers something for every level of climber. With decades of power and technique under their belts, the authors have created one of the best comprehensive guidebooks that Los Angeles County bouldering has ever seen.
Guidebook at a glance: