
"Royal Robbins had an outsized impact on climbing history. This great new biography by David Smart brings the man behind the famous climbs to life in a way that's both relatable and inspiring."--Alex Honnold Banff Mountain Book Competition Climbing Literature...

Acclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the fascinating life of Royal Robbins--in all its soulful ambition, rivalry, and romance. Royal Robbins chronicles his early years growing up as a latchkey kid in Southern California, the push and pull between being an aspiring...

Acclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the fascinating life of Royal Robbins--in all its soulful ambition, rivalry, and romance. Royal Robbins chronicles his early years growing up as a latchkey kid in Southern California, the push and pull between being an aspiring...