Camp 4: Recollections of a Yosemite Rockclimber

By Steve Roper

Book Overview

In the 1960's, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rock-climbing universe. Young nonconformists--many of them the finest rock climbers in the world--channeled their energy toward the largely untouched walls and cracks. Soon climbers from around the globe were coming to Camp 4--gathering spot for the creators of the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing--to see what all the fuss was about. Climber and author Steve Roper spent most of ten years living in the Yosemite Valley with its intriguing inhabitants. Camp 4 is his take on the era's top climbers and the influences behind their achievements. The text is full of stories both hilarious and revealing about the likes of bolt-disdaining Royal Robbins; fun-loving, big-wall expert Warren Harding; free-climber Frank Sacherer; multi-talented Chuck Pratt; master craftsman Yvon Chouinard; and ill-fated Mark Powell. Roper also tips his hat to the elder statesmen of the 1930s and 1940s who pioneered early, important climbs in the valley. Camp 4 looks at the most significant climbs, and the most riveting controversies of a legendary era. Camp 4 is the definitive history of Yosemite climbing during this period.

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FC6RWZ32
• ISBN13: 9798228614550
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Tantor Audio

Customer Reviews

The place titled as “Camp -4“, is about or another sort of hangout group.

“Rock Jocks” into campgrounds their place or playground but it’s a serious sports game ! Vertical world life for area stayers since the 60’s!