Railay, Krabi & Phi Phi rock climbing guide book

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King Climbers route guide book is the most up to date and comprehensive guide book on rock climbing in Thailand. It includes Railay, Krabi and Phi Phi areas. Plus pretty colour pictures, useful top tips on surviving Thailand, and miscellaneous trivia. With over 800 routes it'll keep you busy for years.

If you wish to purchase the book directly the cost is 1,050 Baht. This includes the book and airmail postage any where in the world. For each extra book you would like sent to the same address there is an extra 600 Baht charge.

If you would like a copy of the book, email the number of books you would like and your postal address to kingclimbers@iname.com. King will then email you back a link to our online secure payment system. Once payment has been made the order will take 14 days to deliver.

You can also buy directly from:
Canada - Mountain Equipment co op shops
USA - Alpen Books
UK - Cordee Books

Below are a couple sample pages converted to Html from the guide book.

LOW TIDE WALL (AREA 8)

Walk along past 1, 2, 3 crag. Follow the coastline past two small sandy beaches. Its a good 15 minutes walk to this crag. Another alternative is to catch a longtail to the crag. A word to the wise (dry) - if walking keep an eye on the tide.

1. A WALK IN THE PARK 6A, 1 bolt, 3 threads, 15m
FA: Glen Tempest, B. Everett, K. Everett & S. Mason 4-93

2. THE NARSILION 6C+, 9 bolts, 22m *****
FA: Sam Lightner Jnr. 1991

3. DEFINITELY MAKES YOU WHINGE 7C, 12 bolts, 1 thread, 30m *****
Last bolt use 2 quickdraws to prevent rope drag
FA: Ralf Tenbrink 1992

4. STRIDER 7A+, 11 bolts, 27m *****
FA: Sam lightner jnr. 1991

5. LOW TIDE **
1st pitch: 6B, 7 bolts, 20m
2nd pitch: 6B, 9 bolts, 25m
FA: Somporn Suebhait (King) & Ralf Tenbrink

ONE TWO THREE (AREA 2)

To reach 1 2 3 crag, continue past Muai Thai, (Thai Boxing) over low rocks. Its approximately 10m.

1. KRATOY (LADY BOY) 6C, 6 bolts, 1 thread, 26m ***
Climb starts at the thread near the top of the cave, first thread use 2-3 quickdraws
FA: Alex Wenner, Somjit Nigwari & Vitsanu Rachsang 4-93

2. THOUSAND KNIVES 6B+, 9 bolts, 25m
Route veers left. Beware of sharp rock.
FA: Pep Masip 1-95

3. LUCKY 6B+, 6 bolts, 15m *
FA: Pep Masip 1-95

4. LA RIBA 7C/7C+, 7 bolts, 20m **
Small holds loose, start top of route 1 head straight up
FA: Pep Masip 1-95

5. TRIANA 7B+, 10 bolts, 1 threads, 30m ***
Start top of route 1 veer right
FA: Pep Masip 1-95

6. WE SAD 6A+, 7 bolts, 25m ***
Additional 2 bolt traverse gives access to routes 2,3,4, and 5.
FA: Barry Chamber, Leni Reeves & Vitsanu Rachsang 3-93

7. KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN 7B+, 7 bolts, 25m ****
FA: Francois Burnier & Dominique Potard 1990

8. FLYING TO THE STARS 7A+, 8 bolts, 24m *
FA: Climber unknown

9. MAKE A WAY 6B, 11 bolts, 27m ***
First 6 bolts same as route 8, then veer right. Anchor at 9th bolt, or continue 1 bolt to anchor
FA: Cyro Glad 1-93

Things people say about our Guide Book:

The Australian magazine Rock says:
"Only a few years ago any mention of rockclimbing in Thailand would have conjured up images of dense jungle, leeches, mosquitos and Apocalypse Now. Nothing could be further from the truth. After a flurry of worldwide attention Phra Nang has become one of the worlds major climbing destinations and with good reason. Where else can you lower off a perfect limestone cliff to warm sands, cold beers, swaying palms and a turquoise sea? If climbers go to heaven I hope it looks like Thailand.

In the past the local climbers have produced a series of basic photocopied guides, a publishing technique which was the only way to keep up with the rapid pace of development. Now that many of the classics have been established for a few years it is timely that a more substantial work be published. Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book is glossy, well presented and filled with handy hints for visitors including details on how to get there, the best times to visit, and where to find the best accommodation. There is even a useful listing of Thai words and places to go on your days off.

Just over 400 sport climbs are listed on Phra Nang, it's nearby Islands, and Pee Pee. The routes are graded using the French system, which doesn't take long to get used to. Those who manage to lose their way on bolt ladders will welcome the numerous topos and the final eight pages are devoted to colour photographs which will really have you drooling. Overall, Climbing Thailand is a must for those contemplating a visit to what is touted as the best climbing area in Asia. Pack your rope, quick-draws and duty free gin."
Glenn Tempest

American Rock and Ice says:
"Everyone who guides here seems to have written his or her own guidebook. Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book, however, is a very usable professional edition far exceeding those previous efforts, some seemingly scribbled on the back of Singha beer lables by the light of mosquito coils.

Despite its name, Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book covers just the tiny but magical climbing meccas of Phra Nang Bay, and Pee Pee Islands. With over 400 routes ranging from 5.9 to 5.13d, featured in this guide, you'll have enough to fill idyllic weeks. King (Somporn Suebhait's nickname) also provides topos, with crags in gray-scale and routes overlaid in black.

More important, Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book exudes charm, offering insider's info on the area's history, culture, legends, ethics and festivals, making the reader feel like part of the community. Read this and who knows: perhaps you will be inspired to make your own Thai climbing history." Araby Fell

German Rotpunkt says:
Something utterly incomprehensible in German. I'm not going to type it in, but it's in the July/August 4/97 issue, along with a whole article on climbing in Thailand so you can look it up yourself!