First ascent : the epic Yosemite rock-climbing rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding
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Messner, Kate,
Contributors
Lewis, Stevie, illustrator.
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Carroll Valley Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J796.522 MES
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LC Subjects
Harding, Warren, 1924-2002 -- Juvenile literature.
Mountaineers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Robbins, Royal -- Juvenile literature.
Rock climbing -- California -- Yosemite National Park -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Rock climbing.
Yosemite National Park (Agency : U.S.) -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Harding, Warren, 1924-2002.
Mountaineers.
Picture books.
Robbins, Royal.
Yosemite National Park (Agency : U.S.)

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Published
Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Conservancy, [2025].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
49 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781951179335

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 49).
Description
"How two "fathers of rock climbing" engaged in a daring game of one-upmanship, pushing the sport to new heights as they racked up first ascents of big wall climbs around Yosemite Valley in the 1950s and 60s, ultimately paving the way for a modern era of rock climbing with a focus on leave-no-trace environmental ethics"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 6 to 8 Yosemite Conservancy
Target Audience
Grades 2-3 Yosemite Conservancy

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Messner, K., & Lewis, S. (2025). First ascent: the epic Yosemite rock-climbing rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding . Yosemite Conservancy.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Messner, Kate and Stevie, Lewis. 2025. First Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding. Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Conservancy.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Messner, Kate and Stevie, Lewis. First Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Conservancy, 2025.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Messner, K. and Lewis, S. (2025). First ascent: the epic yosemite rock-climbing rivalry of royal robbins and warren harding. Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Conservancy.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Messner, Kate,, and Stevie Lewis. First Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding Yosemite Conservancy, 2025.

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