New Texas Canyon Guidebook

Congratulations to Pam Neal and Ben Chapman on the release of their new Texas Canon guide book.  Texas Canyon is a Los Angeles county crag located in the high desert near Santa Clarita over 100 routes ranging from 5.0 to 5.13 on large sandstone-conglomerate domes.  Longtime members of the SCMA, Pam and Ben and among the main route developers of the Texas Canyon area. 

The new book contains beautiful color photography along with comprehensive area and route information, and features a cover and many other photos from professional climbing photographer Irene Yee (@ladylockoff) 

Meet Pam, Ben, and Irene at one of two book release parties to view a slideshow and be among the first to see this new book.  While supplies last, copies of the Texas Canyon Guidebook will be available for $28.00 at each of the release parties.  The book can also be purchased from Louie Anderson Climbing.

Stronghold Climbing Gym
Thursday, March 14, 8:00 PM
650 S Avenue 21, Los Angeles, CA  90031

The release reception featuring a slideshow by Pam, Ben and Irene is free and open to all.  Maybe you’ve been thinking about checking out the climbing at Stronghold too?  Arrive early and purchase yourself a day pass to climb.

CalTech Alpine Club
Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 PM
Beckman Institute Auditorium
CalTech Campus Pasadena, CA 91125

Alpine Club Talks, held in the Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech campus in Pasadena, are free and open to the public.  This is free parking on Wilson Avenue just south of Del Mar or in the parking structure off Wilson after 6:00 pm.  Campus Map

Photo by Irene Yee