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The production of climbing landscapes-as-texts
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 11:43 authored by Nettlefold, PA, Elaine StratfordElaine StratfordClimbing landscapes are represented by climbers in a highly textualised manner. In particular, published climbing guidebooks record the name and graded level of difficulty of each climbing route, and details which link those routes to the 'identity' of the first ascendant(s). Climbing landscapes can then literally be read as if they were texts. These landscapes provide a spatial record of, and may ultimately naturalise and commemorate, the first-ascent-oriented history of climbing.
History
Publication title
Australian Geographical StudiesVolume
37Pagination
130-142ISSN
0004-9190Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
Institute of Australian GeographersPlace of publication
NorwichRepository Status
- Restricted