In this interview, Evan unpacks what it takes to develop a crag, shares why he loves climbing in Northwest California and gives the inside scoop on some of his favorite Redwood Burl routes.

Summer climbing at the Gunks can be just as fun as the fall with a little extra preparation and knowledge. Read on to learn how to beat the heat at the Gunks with tips from Christian Fracchia, Andy Salo and Eric Ratkowski, authors of Gunks Climbing.