Chris Summit (yes it's his real name) was born to climb. A Northern California native he started rock climbing in 1989. Since then he has authored over 100 first ascents of sport and traditional climbs as well as over 1000 boulder problems. He has also authored 7 guidebooks on climbing in Nor Cal. In the early 1990's he self published his first mini guidebook that evolved into the locally popular but now out of print Wine Country Rocks. More recently, for SuperTopo he authored, Bay Area Bouldering, Northern California Bouldering, Tuolumne Bouldering and Bay Area Top Ropes. He also authored, with Tom Slater and Maximus Press, the massive California Road-trip Northern California. Chris has bouldered V10, sport climbed 5.13 and led multi-pitch traditional climbs but his specialty is finding and climbing first ascents in uncharted areas. He also loves teaching the many benefits of indoor climbing and the infinite and priceless rewards of climbing in the great outdoors.