Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
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ISBN13: 9780898868289Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
This sixth revised edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions of outdoors fundamentals; climbing techniques for rock, snow, and ice; safety procedures and emergency response; geology and weather; and appendices for climb ratings and supplementary reading, among other topics. Detailed sections on navigation, ropes, knots, and protection include drawings, diagrams, and maps. Enjoy the freedom of the hills to the fullest with this thorough guide.
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great stuff
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This book is a must for any climber/outdoor enthusiast! It really is the bible of climbing! You wont regret this purchase.
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The Book
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It's really not that complicated, if you are going to climb mountains you simply have to own this book. It is the most fundamental guide to mountain climbing skills that exists. Each skill is presented clearly and illustrated in such a manner that you can learn them safely and efficiently.
I have led several groups of novices up Mt. Rainier. In each case, we start training 8-12 months before the climb and use this book as the textbook. Using the chapters on ice travel, glaciers, ropes, and techniques, we work through each technique with Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills as the guide, illustration and reference. They learn the way I did, using the experience of the masters over the years recorded by The Mountaineers.
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MFOTH
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Great book, everything I expected it to be and more. Lots of knowledge in it, too much to learn in reading it once.
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'THE BIBLE!!!'
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The one and only mountaineering bible!
Noobs- Start here!
Read it cover to cover- Find a seasoned climber to show you the ropes- Welcome to your new way of life :-D
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Great Book, Must have
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This is a must have book. It covers all areas of climbing in great detail. Very happy and look forward to the 8th edition that will bring additions to new techniques developed in the last few years.The book arrived Super quick and I am an expat living in South Korea. Very happy!
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