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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills | 
 enlarge | Author: The Mountaineers
Creators: Steven M. Cox, Kris Fulsaas
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 4653
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 575
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.8
ISBN: 0898868289
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.522
EAN: 9780898868289
ASIN: 0898868289
Publication Date: September 2003
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Amazon.com Review
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.
Product Description
The "climber's bible"--now updated in a new 7th edition From choosing equipment to how to tie a particular knot; from basic rappelling technique to planning an expedition; it's all here in this essential mountaineering reference. More than 500,000 copies sold in previous editions
Written by a team of more than 40 experts
Fully revised to reflect evolution in mountaineering equipment and technique
Expanded Ten Essentials list
All 415 illustrations updated and redrawn
New chapters on: waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, access and land stewardship, and much more
Now includes a glossary of climbing terms
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You Need This Book October 12, 2008
"Freedom of The Hills" is a must have for anyone who wants to or does spend time outdoors hiking, mountaineering, climbing or needs a reference for the mentioned sports. This book has it all. It is a great read. Like one of the previous reviews, you may want two copies. One for your house and one to take in the field with you. I have read the whole book and continue to review chapters in the areas of interest to me. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy it and get outside !
The Perfect Experience July 24, 2008
This is an incredible mounaineering text, and it is well put together.
The item was in perfect condition, as described, and arived promptly. Thank you!
Amazing book! February 28, 2008
The best book I've about getting ready to face mountains.
Incredible amount of great info.
A wonderful learning tool.
The One Book to give a Young Mountaineer! February 10, 2008
I was gifted this book at age 16; nearly eight years later I look through it constantly, and realize I always have...it was used as a high-school outdoor-ed text, it is considered the bible by most I know, and it has been around for along time..Three Cheers for the Mountaineers!
A truly comprehensive book. January 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book pretty much covers everything you need to know about mountaineering. It does so in an easy to read, concise style. It really stresses the philosophy of being an educated and environmentally aware mountaineer. The illustrations are also great...very clear and informative.
You won't be disappointed with this book.
Here's the Table of Contents:
Part I (Outdoor Fundamentals)
(1) First Steps
(2) Clothing and Equipment
(3) Camping and Food
(4) Physical Conditioning
(5) Navigation
(6) Wilderness Travel
(7) Leave No Trace
(8) Stewardship and Access
Part II (Climbing Fundamentals)
(9) Basic Safety System
(10)Belaying
(11)Rapelling
Part III (Rock Climbing)
(12) Alpine Rock-Climbing Technique
(13) Rock Protection
(14) Leading on Rock
(15) Aid Climing
Part IV (Snow, Ice and Alpine Climbing)
(16) Snow Travel and Climbing
(17) Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue
(18) Alpine Ice Climbing
(19) Waterfall Ice and Mixed Climbing
(20) Expedition Climbing
Part V (Emergency Prevention and Response)
(21) Leadership
(22) Safey
(23) First Aid
(24) Alpine Rescue
Part VI (The Mountain Environment)
(25) Mountain Geology
(26) The Cycle of Snow
(27) Mountain Weather
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