Re: [jolery] To buy or borrow a guide book?
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I agree with what jolery said. I am not going to tell my climbing buddy who can't afford a decent rope to go and buy a guidebook. I expect my books to return in worse shape. I am OK with that as long as they do come back to me in one piece. I have always bought my own books, but now that I am working part time and don't have as much disposable income, I may start borrowing.
I do agree though that there is a bit of history with guidebooks. My partner and I were amazed at his guidebook that is so old it talked about the ethical dilemma of using a new device called 'friends' since it really down grades the climb. I told my friend he is OOOOLD!
(This post was edited by clee03m on May 8, 2012, 5:39 PM)
