GRIT BLOCS - 100 of the finest boulder problems on Pennine Gritstone
“It is the ultimate collection of gritstone problems which every boulderer should aspire to do. Written with humour, intellect and a deep understanding for climbing, this book is what Hard Rock did for trad routes”
“..a love letter to climbing in the North, born of 25 years experience, and it’s both funny and packed with great photography.”
“Dave’s done a beautiful job and it captures perfectly how much good climbing we have in the UK.”
“It would be at home on any climber’s coffee table and is perfect for getting inspiration for the upcoming grit season”
“I absolutely loved Grit Blocs. ….. The breadth and range of the coverage encourages you to explores places you might not have otherwise thought about, which is something I’d encourage all climbers to do”
GRIT BLOCS - 100 of the finest boulder problems on Pennine Gritstone
The gritstone crags of Northern England are internationally renowned and are home to some of the best bouldering in the world. With an emphasis on high-quality photography, Grit Blocs presents a selection of the very best boulder problems in these areas – covering the Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire and North East England.
The classic problems are there – Careless Torque on Stanage and Flying Arête at Almscliff – but, as the sport of bouldering continues to evolve, there are also lesser-known and newer gems to discover: Archery at West Nab, The Lash at Birk Gill and Ouzel Thorn at Thorn Crag, amongst others.
The stunning photography is accompanied by texts that expand on the context and characteristics of the boulder problem and give you a flavour of what each problem is like, with a bit of bouldering history thrown in too.
Published in September 2022 by Vertebrate Publishing in Sheffield, Grit Blocs is available at your local climbing wall, independent bookshop or climbing shop.
IN THE MEDIA
In this film by Wedge Climbing Dave discusses Grit Blocs and his relationship with climbing and photography.