Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters : A Rock Climber's Guide to Geology

With an informal Q-and-A format and fun, informative language, this book brings the often-esoteric science of geology into the hands of rock climbers. Covering topics that range from how to use a geologic map to find new crags, to why Europe has the best limestone, to how El Capitan's North America Wall got its name, this book has a fact for every climber's ponderings. Professional- quality photographs of worldwide climbing destinations and easy-to-read artist renderings of geologic concepts accentuate the text. For most climbers, curiosity about rocks comes as naturally as their desire to climb them.

Sarah Garlick is one today's leading female rock climbers, as well as an accomplished research geologist and a published author in both rock climbing media and scientific literature.