{"product_id":"spare-these-stones-a-journey-through-southern-climbing-culture-by-andrew-kornylak","title":"Spare These Stones - A Journey Through Southern Climbing Culture - by Andrew Kornylak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichly authentic collection of photography and stories celebrates Southern climbing culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpare These Stones: A Journey Through Southern Climbing Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a captivating visual and narrative exploration of the evolution of climbing in the Southern United States during the transformative decades of the 1990s and 2000s. From its clandestine roots, when climbing was an underground pursuit shrouded in secrecy with areas passed around through word of mouth, to its rise in accessibility through grassroots efforts and land conservation, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Kornylak delves into the intricate threads of geography and culture. This heart-shaped region of Southern climbing, stretching from Nashville to Charlotte and Atlanta to Lexington, is known for limestone and sandstone cliffs, hard bouldering, and challenging roof cracks. Highlighting efforts of the community to protect climbing areas, Kornylak shares stories about Jerry Roberts, Joey Henson, Greg Kottkamp, Lisa Rands, Adam Henry, James Litz, and many more at off-the-beaten path spots and iconic destinations like the Tennessee Wall near Chattanooga and Horse Pens 40 Ranch in Alabama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpare These Stones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the resilient spirit of Southern climbers and their profound connection to the rugged, culturally-rich areas they call home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e208 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMountaineers Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eISBN:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e978-1-68051-822-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePublished:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAug 23, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContributors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaineers.org\/members\/andrew-kornylak?ajax_load=1\" class=\"contact-modal pat-plone-modal\" data-pat-plone-modal='{\"title\":\"Profile\",\"content\":\".ajax-wrapper\",\"loadLinksWithinModal\":false,\"prependContent\":\"\",\"width\":\"660px\",\"actionOptions\":{\"displayInModal\":false,\"reloadWindowOnClose\":false,\"disableAjaxFormSubmit\":true}}'\u003eAndrew Kornylak\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...a simply fascinating and informative compendium of captioned full color photographs and authentic commentaries on and about the subject of rock climbing in the southern states. A wonder and joy to simply browse through and is unreservedly recommended\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e— Midwest Book Review\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndrew Kornylak is a uniquely gifted visual storyteller whose skills extend to the written word. This stunning compilation of people, place, sport, culture, legend, and lore embodies the spirit of ascension in the Southeast and calls you to embrace and care for the community and landscape. For climbers and non-climbers alike,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpare These Stones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a gripping journey that draws you in and inspires you to seek out--and then hold on tight to--all the good that surrounds us.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reviewer\"\u003eJennifer Pharr Davis\u003c\/span\u003e, author of Becoming Odyssa and The Pursuit of Endurance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSpare These Stones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a love letter to Southern climbing--the sandstone, the soul, and the rugged, humble characters who call it home. Andrew Kornylak brings a singular visual voice to this deeply personal and definitive work. Through stunning imagery and intimate stories, he captures not just the routes and crags, but the heart of a community whose ambition is matched only by its generosity. This is more than a climbing book--it’s a portrait of a place and its people, rendered with honesty, grit, and reverence.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reviewer\"\u003eAndrew Bisharat\u003c\/span\u003e, cohost of The Runout podcast and publisher of Evening Sends\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart time capsule, art installation, and motivational speech,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpare These Stones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a magical journey through rock climbing in the American Southeast. Andrew Kornylak has long been one of the region’s most dedicated climbing photographers, and this book showcases his best work. Steep cliffs are the backdrop, but the true subject is the strong and colorful community.\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewCredit\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reviewer\"\u003eJeff Achey\u003c\/span\u003e, former editor of Climbing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436150477091,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6955\/3479\/files\/bcbfc049-6a60-43bf-8024-b652ea1c2f95.jpg?v=1761232982","url":"https:\/\/climbsource.com\/products\/spare-these-stones-a-journey-through-southern-climbing-culture-by-andrew-kornylak","provider":"Climb Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}