31 August 2016

The future of climbing guidebooks is (also) digital

The well-known German publishing house Panico Alpinverlag has started a long-term partnership with Vertical-Life, developer of the fastest growing digital guidebook app. 13 Panico guides of the most important areas in Germany have already been digitalized, as reported by Vertical-Life. More are to follow soon. The available app guides include the brand new 10th edition of the Frankenjura guides by Sebastian Schwertner. The Vertical-Life App now covers more than 2,000 Sport Climbing, Bouldering and Multipitch spots all over Europe, as well as Yosemite. Climbing guide authors can contact [email protected] for more information on cooperation opportunities. Download the App here.
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