Royal Robbins (Books)

Royal Robbins Books

Robbins was a pioneer of American rock climbing, completing an impressive list of first ascents throughout the 50s, 60s, and 70s. His climbing ethics were equally groundbreaking, as he championed the cause of "clean" (i.e. hammerless) climbing. This approach was revolutionary in an era when the use of pitons and bolts was considered standard practice. Robbins' influence profoundly shaped the trajectory of American mountaineering.

My Life - 1: To Be Brave

221 pages
8 hours of reading

To Be Brave is the first volume of Royal Robbins' autobiographical series entitled My Royal Robbins. Robbins' adventurous life story stands as a beacon of inspiration to those who ever pondered how to reach higher by reaching within. In To Be Brave, Robbins details his historic solo ascent of the overhanging face of Yosemite's Leaning Tower, chronicles his birth in West Virginia and growing up in Los Angeles, and, of course, his introduction to climbing. Discover how the young Robbins transformed himself into the master climber that he is today. For Robbins, the real adventure is the inner one. By focusing upon the minds, emotions and spirits of those involved, he relates climbing escapades in terms everyone can understand.