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    Customers who would like to acquire the latest edition of any of our books (e.g. PRC, NWOR, PB, GBS, ORB, and/or ORC) these books are available at local outdoor sports retail stores, or at various online website sources.
    The Beacon Rock Reference Map:
    It's available online only at this website Oregon Climbing Books. This dual-sided full color reference map is the definitive 15"x 20" Beacon Rock climber's resource map. The Beacon Rock maps are shipped via USPS Media Mail with tracking.

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    Sales Info: guide books and reference maps

    Sales Policy (for direct orders from us via "Oregon Climbing Books @ Yola): If the shipped item is lost in transit (based on the USPS Tracking ID) or was damaged en route, contact us by email so we can help to resolve the issue (usually to re-ship the item). Be sure your destination (PO Box or street) address is correct when placing a product order. Anticipate about 2-8 business days for the item to ship & deliver (e.g. 2-4 days for West Coast destinations; about 5-8 days to reach East Coast destinations).

    Product line questions? Email: prc@portlandrockclimbs.com

    BookShop orders: For books you have ordered through BookShop.org see their support page for their product shipping timeline specs.

    About Our Guide Books
    Our printed book products utilize On-Demand printing processes (no bulk warehouse stock); this printing process method is well acknowledged for its friendly long-term environmental value.
    POD book printing processes do have higher printing costs than typical ink press printing processes. Yet the POD method offers unique smart value environmental benefits, and we (and many other businesses) find that the enviro-value factors outweigh the extra cost of POD printing.
    Virtually all old climbing guide books in reasonable used condition can be re-marketed through a used bookstore, because books still have a viable marketable value years after the book was first purchased. As we all know, books are a product of trees and are easily recyclable and/or re-marketable.
    You will be satisfied knowing that our book products that you purchase have a multi-purpose long-term value.

    Guidebooks and Beacon Rock Maps

    Portland Rock Climbs ™ (5th edition) COLOR edition
    The ultimate Portland full color guidebook that details all the primary crags in and near the city of Portland. Includes Broughton Bluff, Rocky Butte Quarry, Carver Cliff, Madrone Wall, Ozone wall, Beacon Rock, SRS, and French's Dome.
    Buy this book direct from a local retail store (such as Powell's Books, etc.), or via their online Internet web page.
    Several popular Portland area stores: Powells Books, and REI (Recreational Equipment Inc).
    Alternative online sources for books are: BookShop.org, Amazon.com, etc.


    Northwest Oregon Rock ™ (3rd edition) COLOR edition
    Details a multitude of rock climbing sites throughout NW Oregon such as Enola, Illumination Rock, Pete's Pile, Bulo Point, Area 51, Rock Creek Crag, Chimney Rocks, Needle Rock, Santiam Pinnacle, Moolack, Steins Pillar, etc. Includes alpine climbs, gorge ice climbs, pinnacle and spire climbing opportunities, as well as the popular Spring Mtn crag in northeast Oregon.
    Available at various Portland stores (or online) at: Powells Books, at other outdoor sports stores, or at BookShop, Amazon, etc.


    Oregon Rock Climbs ™ (1st edition) COLOR edition
    The complete master collection to rock climbing opportunities in NW Oregon and SW Washington. The book details an impressive array of this regions numerous climbing options combined in one great guide book. Beta for 75 different rock climbing sites (crags and alpine). Climbing sites from Portland to The Dalles, from Longview, WA to Eugene, OR.
    Available at various Portland stores (or online) at: Powells Books, or other outdoor sports stores, or at BookShop, Amazon, etc.


    Portland Bouldering ™ (3rd edition - volume 1) COLOR edition
    The finest bouldering book detailing all the great bouldering sites in this region. Volume 1 describes sites primarily in the Columbia Gorge (volume 1). Both volumes combined together will include an extensive array of bouldering from Portland to The Dalles and south to Corvallis. Read more about it at Portland Bouldering. Buy it now at various online and/or retail businesses: Powell's Books, BookShop, Amazon, etc.
    The COLOR edition is the 2nd and 3rd edition. The Black/White is the 1st edition [disco].
    Portland Bouldering ™ (3rd edition - volume 2) COLOR edition
    The next sequel in this fine series to all things about the sport of local bouldering. PB Volume 2 describes sites around the Mt Hood zone. Read more about it at Portland Bouldering. Buy it now at various online and/or retail businesses: Powell's Books, BookShop, Amazon, etc.
    Portland Bouldering ™ (2nd edition) the COLOR edition
    The finest bouldering book detailing all the great bouldering sites in this region. It's a superb book on the extensive array of bouldering from Portland to The Dalles and south to Corvallis. Buy it now at various online and/or retail businesses: Powell's Books, BookShop, Amazon, etc.
    Gorge Bouldering Select ™ (1st edition) in full color
    The new GBS book is an impressive highly detailed guide to bouldering at a special selection of certain favorite Columbia Gorge bouldering havens. Sites in this book are: Larch Mtn Boulders, Hamilton Boulders, Alpenglow Boulders, Empire Boulders, Horsethief Boulders. Superb compact little book loaded with imagery and diagrams, and a must have for everyone. Get a copy of it at various online and/or retail businesses: Powell's Books, BookShop, Amazon, etc.

    Oregon Rock & Boulder ™
    This book is an ideal tool for people who like to rock climb at various outlaying non-urban crags and backcountry crags in NW Oregon & SW Washington. This is a handy book to have in combination with the PRC guide (and especially useful if you do not need all that other wild adventure stuff found in NWOR book). Some crags included are French's Dome, Enola Wall, Pete's Pile, Bulo Point, Area 51, Rat Cave, Rock Creek Crag, Monte Cristo Slab, OH8 crag, Horsethief Butte, Mosquito Butte crag, Hunchback Wall, Windy Slab, and Syncline Wall. The second section is an introduction to the wild sport of bouldering. Get your training at bouldering to boost your lead climb grade level.
    Various online and/or retail businesses are: Powell's Books, BookShop.org, Amazon.com, etc.
    Beacon Rock Climbers Map
    Double-sided climbers reference map (15"x 20") for the south face aspect of Beacon Rock. Ideal for rock climbers who want a mere thin sheet to fold up and put in a pocket while they are rock climbing. Also great for the taping to your personal home gym wall.

    Click here to order: Oregon Climbing Books

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    Gorge Classic Climbs [discontinued]
    GCC is an adventure guide to the Columbia Gorge that details various adventures (such as Rooster Rock, St. Peters Dome, and Rabbit Ears), and also details numerous off-trail adventure scrambles. Interesting off-trail adventures exploring various Gorge creek systems or ridge lines often following deer and bear trails or traversing along other lesser traveled paths.

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    GCC information page Gorge Classic Climbs


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