Sharp End Publishing

08/31/2025

Labor Day Sale!
🔥 20% Off Sitewide 🔥

www.sharpendbooks.com

08/26/2025

I had a great time climbing in Eldorado Canyon with the Old Rag climbing author Will Alford and the cover boy Garry Blevins. I heard Will was a sandbagger so it was great to allow Eldo to do the sandbagging for me!

08/24/2025

I love when listeners share pics of their Sharp End giveaway wins 🤩 Congrats again, Aída! So happy to have connected you with Peter’s book, …But I Won’t Fall There.

If you’d like a copy for yourself, ✨click the link in my IG bio or visit https://stores.sharpendbooks.com/but-i-wont-fall-there-risk-assessment-when-transitioning-from-gym-to-crag/

06/16/2025

Tune into the latest Sharp End Podcast. Author Peter Johnston discusses his book ...But I Won't Fall There: Risk Assessment When Transitioning from Gym to Crag.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6viaerAQNqSGLA28FtGwaL

05/24/2025

Don’t miss our Memorial Day Sale! Get 20% off climbing and canyoneering guides and explore more!

05/09/2025

It's still desert season! Sharp End founder, Fred Knapp, just ticked his 83rd desert tower—no where near as many as former Sharp End editor Steve "Crusher" Bartlett, but maybe catching up to Karl Kelley.

04/10/2025

Grab your favorite reads at a discount! Lightly damaged books await you.

Compare Add to Cart The item has been added St. George Bouldering (dinged damaged) MSRP: Was: Now: (Inc. Tax) MSRP: Was: Now: $17.00

04/09/2025

Found your next Flatirons project yet? 🧗‍♂️⛰️
Whether you’ve got your eyes on a classic line or you’re still scouting for inspiration, we want to hear about it! 👀💬
Got a favorite? Need beta? Let’s talk Flatirons goals. 👇

04/07/2025

Big congrats to Kate Kelleghan 🧗‍♀️ (featured on the cover of our Eldorado Canyon guidebook 📘) and Laura Pineau for setting a new speed record on the iconic Naked Edge! ⏱️🔥
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These two crushed Eldo’s most iconic line—fast and fierce. Absolute legends! 💪👏

03/19/2025

☀️ Chase the Sun in Saint George! 🧗‍♂️🌵

Looking for the perfect weekend escape? The weather in Saint George is spot on and the climbing couldn't be better!

🪨 Bouldering at Moe’s Valley is on point—grippy rock, sunny vibes, and problems for every level. And the crags? They’re bursting with outrageous color and warmth, ready for you to send!

👉 Pack your chalk, grab your crew, and soak up the desert sun while crushing some epic lines. This is the weekend to climb, connect, and catch some rays!

📸 Tag us in your sends and let’s keep the stoke alive!

Check out the Desert Rat for guidebooks and gear.

03/18/2025

🧗‍♂️ CLIMB FOR A CAUSE at Shelf Road! 🧗‍♀️

Join Sharp End Publishing and the Boulder Climbing Community (BCC) in supporting the rebolting efforts at one of Colorado’s most iconic crags—Shelf Road! 🏞️✨

📅 When: Saturday, March 22
📍 Where: Shelf Road, Colorado

We’re setting up shop with a table full of discounted climbing guidebooks, and here’s the best part—a portion of every sale will go directly to the BCC to support their critical work in keeping Shelf Road safe and sustainable for climbers like you! 🔩❤️

👉 Why swing by?
✅ Score deals on must-have guidebooks.
✅ Support the local climbing community.
✅ Learn more about how rebolting preserves our crags.
✅ Connect with fellow climbers who care about the future of our sport!

Let’s climb, connect, and give back to the places we love. Your purchase helps protect the routes that inspire adventure. 🌄

03/17/2025

🌄 LIMITED EDITION ALERT! 🌄

Sharp End Publishing is proud to release a special edition cover of Creek Freak: Indian Creek Climbs—dedicated to raising awareness for the preservation of the Bears Ears Wilderness in Utah. 🏞️✨

Bears Ears is more than a climbing destination—it’s sacred land, rich in history and beauty. But its wilderness protections are under threat. This limited cover isn’t just a collector’s item; it’s a call to action to protect these towering sandstone walls and the cultural heritage they hold.

🧗‍♂️ Why it matters:
• Celebrate the world-class climbing of Indian Creek.
• Stand in solidarity for the preservation of wild spaces.
• A portion of proceeds supports conservation efforts.

📚 Grab your copy, climb with purpose, and be part of the movement to protect Bears Ears.

👉 Available now—only while supplies last!