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ClimbArchive connects climbers who own guidebooks with those who need them. Check in your collection, browse the archive, and borrow what you need for your next trip.

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How it works

Give one, borrow many

Check In

Add a guidebook from your shelf. Every book checked in gives another climber somewhere to start.

Discover

Browse guidebooks from climbers worldwide. Filter by region, style, or availability.

Borrow

Request to borrow, meet up in person to grab the book, and return it after your trip. Simple.

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Guidebook authors spend years documenting crags so the rest of us can climb them. Buying a guidebook is the best way to support that work. ClimbArchive is here for the gaps — out-of-print titles, one-off trips, or previewing a book before you commit. If you borrow a book and love the area, buy your own copy. The author earned it.

info Community Guidelines

check_circle Check in a guidebook of your own — the archive runs on sharing
check_circle Buy the book when you can — support guidebook authors
check_circle All handoffs are in person — no mailing or shipping
check_circle List books honestly and respond to requests promptly
check_circle Treat every book like it's the last copy in print
check_circle Return on time — if plans change, message the owner early
check_circle Personal lending only — no commercial use
check_circle Flag disputes through the loan page so admins can help

Contributors

The people behind ClimbArchive

Chris Kelly

Original concept

Nic Williams

Design & development

Borrow the beta,share the stoke