Boulder Britain (Read 35390 times)

Dave Flanagan · October 22, 2011, 12:50:03 pm

I see on http://twitter.com/#!/grimerclimberthat Grimer has send his book Boulder Britain to the printers. Can't wait to see it. Anyone have more info about it?

Dr T · October 22, 2011, 05:55:15 pm

helped proof a little bit of it - what I saw was

gonna be good I think
the sort of thing that gives you a good intro to an area

Dr T · November 24, 2011, 05:26:49 pm

It's close

danm · November 24, 2011, 06:35:33 pm

The proofs I've seen look really good. I hope it sells well cos the tall Irish one has worked his arse off to get it produced.

SA Chris · November 25, 2011, 08:57:02 am

Sounds like a great idea. Looking forward to extensive coverage of Scottish areas!

grimer · November 25, 2011, 10:07:50 am

Hi Chris,

the Scottish stuff isn't so extensive, mainly designed to get you to the best stuff in each area. many reasons for this, perhaps the most important being that if I'd tried to give deeper coverage then I'd never have got the book done (see the Applecross section in the sample spreads on the website for an example). I know now how the Roman Empire felt.

Having said that, despite shallower coverage, I think the Scottish chapter is perhaps the most inspiring.

andy_e · November 25, 2011, 10:18:22 am

Looks good. Great work Grimer!

(P.S. That Applecross picture makes me want to go there. A lot. Spring pre-midge trip perhaps?

ShortRound · November 25, 2011, 10:31:33 am

Grimer,

I've requested a copy for Christmas but am too impatient to find out the answer to this question:

Does the Craig Y Longridge section have picture topos? And does it have lines of the various traverses on the topos too?

Many thanks

Big Dave · November 25, 2011, 10:47:08 am

Looks good, I see from the preview Harmer's wood is in there too!

GCW · November 25, 2011, 10:51:54 am

Quote from: ShortRound on November 25, 2011, 10:31:33 am

Grimer,

I've requested a copy for Christmas but am too impatient to find out the answer to this question:

Does the Craig Y Longridge section have picture topos? And does it have lines of the various traverses on the topos too?

Many thanks

This should be addressed in the new Brick.

ShortRound · November 25, 2011, 10:57:52 am

Ah, excellent.

Is there an estimated delivery time for that?

Fiend · November 25, 2011, 10:58:10 am

Grimer's right, Scotland has some very inspiring stuff but it is bloody obscure and obtuse to find good information on it with the combination of the Scottish Bouldering's inaccuracies/omissions and the general insularity of local scenes.

IIRC all sections have colour topos?

GCW · November 25, 2011, 11:01:57 am

Quote from: ShortRound on November 25, 2011, 10:57:52 am

Ah, excellent.

Is there an estimated delivery time for that?

January 2008.

SA Chris · November 25, 2011, 11:03:55 am

Quote from: grimer on November 25, 2011, 10:07:50 am

Hi Chris,

the Scottish stuff isn't so extensive, mainly designed to get you to the best stuff in each area.

So Glen Clova then

I will pre order and if you have left it out I will travel down and beat you over the head with it!

grimer · November 25, 2011, 12:35:11 pm

If you order off the website www.boulderbritain.com you'll get it in time for Christmas (arrive with me on 12 December).

Yes, colour lines for Longridge, but it's very much just a selection for a first visit. I'll try to put that page on issuu later.

Yes, Glen Clova's in, at least how to get there and what you'll find.

SA Chris · November 25, 2011, 12:47:51 pm

Ordered.

grimer · November 25, 2011, 02:35:28 pm

So, here a bit

http://issuu.com/niallgrimes/docs/boulder_britain_issuu2

GCW · November 25, 2011, 02:42:25 pm

That's just a pic of Tanners hanging the starting jug of Big Marine, with his left hand on the sidepull. I see no evidence that he's done Super Submarine

Looks good though, although I thought KTRE started lower along the crimp rail rather than dropping in from the jugs?

ShortRound · November 25, 2011, 03:24:28 pm

Quote from: grimer on November 25, 2011, 02:35:28 pm

So, here a bit

http://issuu.com/niallgrimes/docs/boulder_britain_issuu2

Brilliant, Thanks Niall.

Greg C · November 25, 2011, 04:01:47 pm

Is the Longridge section you have put on issuu complete? If so it might have been worth explaining that Big Marine and Smeg City are jump starts, at the given grades at least. The fact that you have omitted Submarine, plumping only for the sitter further confuses matters. This may sound pedantic but I think even in a select guide you need to explain the classics well. Apologies if all is explained on some missing page.

slackline · November 25, 2011, 04:04:11 pm

Is the Longridge section a 3m fold out?

Doylo · November 25, 2011, 04:06:32 pm

I like seeing Wales in font grades,

effort grime

grimer · November 25, 2011, 04:11:01 pm

Hi Greg, no, I'm afraid that's it. I don't think it's pedantic at all. I ran it past a coupl of Longridge regulars but they never mentioned the jump start. Hopefully people will work it out but if I reprint I will make that clear.

moose · November 25, 2011, 04:46:54 pm

Quote from: Greg C on November 25, 2011, 04:01:47 pm

Is the Longridge section you have put on issuu complete? If so it might have been worth explaining that Big Marine and Smeg City are jump starts... even in a select guide you need to explain the classics well. Apologies if all is explained on some missing page.

Maybe the "select" refers to the intended clientele, rather than the problems? I reckon the guide is only intended for people of 6'3" plus who can reach the starting crimps of Big Marine. Grimer, I salute your commerical daring!

tommytwotone · November 25, 2011, 10:45:47 pm

Quote from: moose on November 25, 2011, 04:46:54 pm

Quote from: Greg C on November 25, 2011, 04:01:47 pm
Is the Longridge section you have put on issuu complete? If so it might have been worth explaining that Big Marine and Smeg City are jump starts... even in a select guide you need to explain the classics well. Apologies if all is explained on some missing page.

Maybe the "select" refers to the intended clientele, rather than the problems? I reckon the guide is only intended for people of 6'3" plus....

I do hope he's downgraded all the dynos in it then!