Royal Robbins: The American Climber trad gear and summited Annapurna’s south face

and summited Annapurna’s south face in 28 hours

4'' (H 77 cm x W 47 cm x D 34 cm)

From granite big walls to desert cracks the Generator offers top performance on the most serious of traditional climbs

Anti-balling plates are more dynamic to help prevent snow build up

Photo sequences for key sections

Royal Robbins: The American Climber trad gear and summited Annapurna’s south faceAcclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the fascinating life of Royal Robbins in all its soulful ambition, rivalry, and romance. Royal Robbins chronicles his early years growing up as a latchkey kid in Southern California, the push and pull between being an aspiring banker or one of the original Camp 4 dirtbags, and his later decades as a father, husband, kayaker, and the trailblazing founder of the outdoor apparel company that bears his name. This