The first guidebook to Cuba, Cuba Climbing (2009, quickdrawpublications.com), has just been published. The island of Cuba is a tropical climbing paradise, and Cuba Climbing the definitive guide
This guidebook is a first of its kind. Never before has the incredible limestone of Viñales, Cuba been documented and this book puts it all at your fingertips. The stone in western Cuba is very similar to that of Thailand, but lacks the humidity, poisonous creatures and illnesses associated with an Asian climbing trip.
Visitors become passionate about Cuba. For a decade, the first American climbers to explore Cuba, returned again and again, despite U.S. law threatening fines and imprisonment. As one would expect following the initial decade of climbing in Cuba, the guide is much more than merely descriptions of routes and approaches. It reflects this history of commitment and devotion. Its authors, Aníbal Fernández and Armando Menocal, are the first Cuban climber and the first foreigner, albeit a Cuban-American, to “discover” Cuba’s climbing potential. Passionate about Cuba, their commitment to Cuban climbing has made one move to Canada and the other banned, inadmissible to Cuba.
Perhaps no guidebook has so many contributors, and every one of them donated their images and labors. Images have been contributed by the best professional photographers, like Andy Burr, Jimmy Chin, Mickey Robertson, Fernando Nuñez and Beth Wald. Every photo, map, and topo is full color.
And unlike other guides, the book includes personal essays with intimate perspectives on their Cuban experience by some of climbing’s best writers, Dan Duane, Neil Gresham, Craig Luebben, and Timmy O’Neil.
Cuba Climbing contains an extensive logistical section for traveling climbers, including those coming from the United States. It outlines all aspects of the trip and should provide a complete reference for planning to visit.
PURCHASE
On-line purchasing is available through the websites listed below. Feel free to contact us if you need further assistance.
United States and Most International:
Canada:
Armchair Books
Chapters.Indigo.ca
Europe and International:
Cordee.co.uk
Pizbube.ch
CubaDirecto.com
DETAILS:
Cuba Climbing, Released: September, 2009
ISBN 978-0-9732593-6-0
Authors: Anibal Fernandez & Armando Menocal
Dimensions: 5.875″ wide by 8.25″ tall
Pages: 204
Contents: Colour
Suggested Retail Price: $29.95 USD/CDN
