What do "The Gates of Doom", "The Dungeon", "Lunatic Fringe", and "Skyline Scream" all have in common? They are rocks and walls in Echo Canyon.

Here's a gift suggestion from the Friends; the newly re-issued climbers guide to The Rock. Why would a non-climber be interested? Because you can slip this pocket-sized book into your pack or pocket and learn the wild and crazy names assigned to almost every significant boulder or rock wall in the park. There are also stories, legends and history you will have trouble finding anywhere else. There is a stone point identification chart, a guide to plants and animals, and a primer on geology. The link to buy is at the end of this post.

Parking lot conversation: "Yeah, I'm going up to Carnivore Boulders, then over to the Kingdom of Zilch and hang out for a bit. Where are you going?... "Oh, you're just going up to the Summit? . . . How do I know about this? It's in the Dome Driver Manual, of course!"

You will also learn what "crank" means, as in "I skipped work to crank on the way-radical tiny gnarlies." This guide will fascinate E Rock enthusiasts.

The Dome Drivers Manual is available from select climbing gyms, our store in park headquarters, and by mail order with this link. It is $28 plus $5 shipping if mail order. The original was printed in 1990 and is long out of print until now. The rights are owned by the Friends, and all proceeds go to our projects in the park.

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