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Choose What You Pay

Choose What You Pay

Posted by Fred Knapp on 21st Apr 2020

A few days ago, a friend called to pre-order the Eldorado guide. He’s a great-grandfather who crushes in the gym but hasn’t climbed outside in years. “I’m really just buying this to support you,” was … read more
Coronavirus, Climbing, and Social Responsibility

Coronavirus, Climbing, and Social Responsibility

Posted by Fred Knapp on 15th Mar 2020

I was a corona-disbeliever a few days ago. I’ve changed my mind.These are tough times. It’s snowy outside and I want to go to the climbing gym, but I won’t any longer—it’s just flat-out socially irres … read more
Creak Freak -- the making of an epic guide

Creak Freak -- the making of an epic guide

Posted by Fred Knapp on 27th Jun 2018

My publishing career started in the early 90s with a pamphlet-guidebook I authored; 50 Select Classic Desert Climbs covered the best routes of the Moab region, with a focus on towers. I hoped to share … read more
My experience with Oklahoma rock

My experience with Oklahoma rock

Posted by Fred Knapp on 24th Jan 2018

By Fred KnappIn an odd sense, Oklahoma climbing has been on my radar since my youth. As a teenager I devoured climbing media, and I distinctly remember an article (in Outside magazine, I believe) abou … read more