Wolverine Publishing

08/10/2025

Hey Front Range climbers and other CO climbing visitors. Authorities have just closed Rifle Mountain Park due to the fires close by to the north. We were in the canyon yesterday and the smoke was surreal. Even worse now. Praying for rain!

07/21/2025

It’s almost here! Who knew that a “mature” area from the Golden Age of sport climbing would have so much new to report?! Thanks, Dave Bingham! Completely revised, with tons of new beta and a burly new binding, the City 2nd edition books are printed and on their way, to arrive just as cooler temps begin to hit. Pre-order your copy and become the most popular climber in the campground. Better yet, tell your friends to order their own darned copy!

This is your companion for climbing at the City of Rocks & Castle Rocks Park with its excellent route descriptions, maps, and action photos. The 2nd edition has new routes and maps, updated access information, and on-the-ground beta photos. A new durable binding will ensure that your book will h

11/08/2024

10 years today, Dave. We're still climbing at your crags, working on your books, remembering your voice and psyche.

05/23/2024

We are crushed to hear of the sudden passing of Lee Hansche, a pillar of the New Hampshire climbing community. Our deepest condolences to all who were close to him, and to the many who benefited from his community works, charisma, and energy. Photo of Lee in Pawtuckaway by Time Kemple.

04/01/2024

Our new brand manager wanted us to get ahead of the curve for 2024. Mission accomplished!

03/29/2024

Three years in the making — we're super-proud of this one! Beautiful job, James Lucas. Thanks to the big team of locals who helped immensely with photography, beta, and inspiration. You can pre-order it now and save some cash. $1 from each book sold goes to the Bishop Area Climbers' Coalition.

This comprehensive guidebook is fully updated and corrected, a step up from all previous editions, featuring new problems, new schematics, and spectacular aerial imagery, covering over 2200 problems in the Buttermilks, Happy and Sad boulders, Druid Stones, Rock Creek, and Sherwin Plateau.

11/08/2023

We're thinking of you, boss.

08/15/2023

Our hearts are with those on Maui experiencing the devastation of the fires. Our friend and Maui climber Jeff Jackson's local gym's is reaching out and raising funds to help. This isn't for the climbers or the climbing areas, it's just climbers trying to help those in need:

CALL TO ACTION: Are you looking for a way to support the… Maui climbing community led by Aloha Rock Gym needs your support for Global Climbing Community Fund - Maui Fire Victims

06/28/2023

Attention climbers of the Roaring Fork Valley and thereabouts! We're having a little signing party for the new Independence Pass guidebook at the Ute Mountaineer in Aspen this Thursday evening. Refreshments will be served, and a few local celebrities are expected to attend. Ute Mountaineer, 210 S Galena Street, Thursday June 29, 5-6 PM. Come see and be seen!

06/07/2023

Y'all can now stop practice climbing and get real ... !

05/19/2023

Heads up! Your project is still wet!

Rifle Creek, which runs through the park, is overflowing its banks and running extremely fast, the city said. These conditions are expected to worsen as more precipitation is anticipated for the area.

05/15/2023

We've been working on the new edition of our local guidebook, Western Sloper, so there have been lots of excuses to get out in the western Colorado hills during this beautiful wet spring. In all my years in the valley I've never seen this 200-foot waterfall form before. Amazing! If you're thinking of climbing Kryptonite anytime soon, bring an umbrella!