{"product_id":"first-ascent-the-epic-yosemite-rock-climbing-rivalry-of-royal-robbins-and-warren-harding","title":"First Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-Climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Ascent: The Epic Yosemite Rock-Climbing Rivalry of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Kate Messner, illustrated by Stevie Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAge: 4–8 years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Yosemite Conservancy (August 5, 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew York Times–bestselling author Kate Messner tells the true story of a daring rivalry that pushed rock climbing to new heights during the Golden Age of Yosemite climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoyal Robbins and Warren Harding were two wildly different men bound by the same obsession: the untouched granite walls of Yosemite Valley. They joined forces for an epic attempt on Half Dome, but when they came up short of the top, they went their separate ways — and became fierce rivals, racking up first ascents across the Valley in a game of one-upmanship that reshaped the sport. This fast-paced, suspenseful true story blends adventure, sports history, and environmental awareness, brought to life by Messner's storytelling and climber-illustrator Stevie Lewis's vivid artwork. Readers follow two climbers chasing personal passion — and discover the heights people can reach when someone is pushing them to go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirkus (starred review): calls the book an edge-of-your-seat account of human dedication and daring, praising how the author-illustrator team elevates both text and art to breathtaking heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooklist: notes how Messner traces the rivalry between two contrasting athletes through their failed attempts and eventual triumphs, calling it a solid snapshot of climbing history for collections where sports rivalries thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yosemite Conservancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48064788758754,"sku":"210000098916","price":30.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3649\/9682\/files\/97819511793350-edited.jpg?v=1787596648","url":"https:\/\/climbonequipment.com\/products\/first-ascent-the-epic-yosemite-rock-climbing-rivalry-of-royal-robbins-and-warren-harding","provider":"Climb On Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}