Rock Climbing

Below are some featured Utah guidebooks. You can find other climbing-related books in the Libraries catalog.

Note: If the book is only available in Special Collections, you can request reproductions online without visiting the library. Special Collections employees will share digital copies with you.

Here is a classic guidebook for North America. You can find other climbing-related books in the Libraries catalog.

Below are some featured climbing guidebooks for surrounding states. You can find other climbing-related books in the Libraries catalog.

Arizona

California

Colorado

Idaho

Montana

Nevada

Washington

Wyoming

Listen to rock climbers' oral histories from our collections on the Ascent Archive Podcast!

Even if you're not a University of Utah student, staff, faculty, emeriti, or retiree, you may be able to borrow materials from the Marriott Library!

As of November 2023, the following people can apply for a free permit:

• State of Utah residents 18 years and older with current government-issued Photo ID
• Faculty, staff and students of UALC, GWLA, or PAC-12 member institutions with proof of current affiliation
• University of Utah Alumni
• Utah International Baccalaureate (IB) high school students with a letter of introduction from an IB program Coordinator.
• Spouses and domestic partners of current University of Utah faculty or staff members.
• Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning students

Please note that some materials are limited to UofU students and employees. This website provides more detailed information about borrowing.

Is there a book or resource you think the library needs to purchase and include in our collection? You can request a purchase for any book! Fill out this form. You will be contacted when it arrives via email.