Editors: gestalten & Julie Ellison 
Features: full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 288 pages 
Format: 22.5 x 29 cm, 9 x 11 1/2 inches
Price: € 39.90 (D)  £ 35 $ 60 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-89955-996-5

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European Publication Date: May 6, 2020
International Publication Date: June 2, 2020

ABOUT THE BOOK
“Whether you are a longtime, dedicated climber or someone who has never climbed, you will find the following stories a balance of educational, informative, and entertaining.”  — Julie Ellison, the co-founder of Never Not Collective in Cliffhanger 
        
Cliffhanger — New Climbing Culture & Adventures gives an overview of the worldwide climbing phenomenon. By highlighting people, places, history, culture, technique, ethics, and other interesting topics, it takes an in-depth look at some of the most notable aspects of this fascinating activity. 
 
The basics and history of each of the major disciplines are layed out: bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, and alpinism, as well as 15 of the world’s best destinations, from China’s Getu Valley to Jordan’s Wadi Rum to Indian Creek in the United States. 
 
An exhaustive look into the life of a mountain guide is covered, how the complex discipline of big wall climbing works explained, and the incredible growth of paraclimbing described, as well as the downsides of climbing’s popularity. 
 
There are profiles of a dozen of the world’s leading climbers, including one family of four that among its members has multiple world championships, and a ticket to the Olympics. 
 
ABOUT THE CO-EDITOR 
JULIE ELLISON has been writing, shooting, and editing stories about climbing and the outdoors for more than a decade. She was Climbing magazine’s first female editor in chief, and now works as a freelance writer, photographer, and filmmaker. With a genuine documentary style, she uses adventure as a way to experience the world and help the people in it. Through the lens of climbing, she’s documented the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, a climbing camp for cancer survivors, a transgender climber’s ground-breaking journey, and seeing death firsthand in Mexico.

For four years, Julie lived in a van named Betsy, chasing interesting stories, dry rock, and good climbing conditions across the United States, all with her pit bull Lizzie by her side. In fall 2016, she and two colleagues formed Never Not Collective, a women’s production company that seeks to tell the stories of everyday people doing great things, brave things, things that are challenging, engaging, and gratifying—regardless of “success.” In January 2020, Never Not Collective premiered their first major film project: Pretty Strong, a feature-length movie that puts women climbers front and center. As the first film of its kind, Pretty Strong is a climbing lm about women, by women, and for everyone.

Now Julie lives in the mountains of southeastern Idaho, where she plays in the Tetons half the year and travels for climbing and work the other half. See more of Julie’s work on her website www.julieellison.com, and check out Never Not Collective and Pretty Strong at www.nevernotcollective.com.