50th anniversary of this title and The Mountaineers Books. With more than half-a-million copies sold, this is the all-time bestselling mountaineering and climbing title. With more than 600,000 copies sold, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the acclaimed bible for climbers all over the world, and the new edition marks the 50th anniversary of this seminal title. Since the publication of the first edition in 1960, Freedom, as the book is known, has endured as a classic mountaineering text. From choosing equipment to tying a climbing knot, and from basic rappelling techniques to planning an expedition, it's all here in this essential mountaineering reference. A team of more than forty experts, all active climbers and climbing educators, reviewed, revised, and updated this compendium to reflect the latest evolutions in mountaineering equipment and techniques. Major updates include a significant new chapter on conditioning, plus detailed and extensive revisions to rescue and first-response, aid climbing, and waterfall and ice climbing. "I purchased my first copy of The Freedom of the Hills in 1976 and consumed it several times, well before I ever set foot in the mountains. Through the years, my well-worn copy became my guide and reference for the art of mountaineering. I would highly recommend this book as a 'must have' for any aspiring mountaineer's library." -- Ed Viesturs
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The Mountaineers is based in Seattle, Washington, and was founded in 1906. It is one of the largest outdoor recreation and conservation clubs in the United States. In 2009, the organization premiered a new state-of-the-art climbing, sport, and event facility on the shores of Lake Washington. There, as well as at branches throughout the state, it sponsors classes and year-round activities in climbing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Born from the hand-scribbled trail maps and wilderness passion of its members, the nonprofit Mountaineers Books was established in 1960 to express and share the organization's love of nature and the outdoors. Today, with more than 500 titles in print, The Mountaineers Books, along with its two imprints, Skipstone and Braided River, is a leading publisher of quality outdoor recreation, sustainability, and conservation titles.
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By Gusti
Format:Paperback
I was adviced by different outdoor publications that this book is the best on this subject and it's true.
The book has all the advices and information you need to hike and climb mountains.
I am just doing a 3 day mountaineering course (practice cource) and I found the book helpfull in understanding many of the things.
The book has all the advices and information you need to hike and climb mountains.
I am just doing a 3 day mountaineering course (practice cource) and I found the book helpfull in understanding many of the things.
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By Cossette
Format:Hardcover
Fantastic information about mountain climbing, rock climbing, equipment, readiness and everything else you need to learn BEFORE heading out on the trails or mountains. Absolutely priceless and a MUST READ for all who enjoy or want to enjoy the mountains..
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By amazonian
Format:Paperback
With over 1/2 a million copies sold, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills truly is "the bible" of safe and efficient climbing. With the book measuring in at over one inch thick, it would be impossible to accurately give it justice in the space provided here. Therefore, I'll hit the highlights. The 6th edition, which I have, is divided up into 6 parts:
-outdoor fundamentals...covers things such as clothing/equipment/land nav/food
-climbing fundamentals...knot tying/rappelling info
-rock climbing...footholds/shoes/leading on rock
-snow, ice, and Alpine climbing...the in's and outs of ice and snow climbs (includes various rescues)
-emergency prevention and response...leading in a crisis situation/first aid
-the mountain enviroment..mountain geology/snow cycles/cloud types (neat pics!!)
The book ends with a nice list of additional reading (like you'd really need to with all the info in this book!). As you can see, there's really one word to describe this book- COMPLETE. So, if you're looking for a mountaineering resource to put on your shelf for when some questions come to mind- GET IT! Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if you have a shoulder problem that interferes with your climbing.
-outdoor fundamentals...covers things such as clothing/equipment/land nav/food
-climbing fundamentals...knot tying/rappelling info
-rock climbing...footholds/shoes/leading on rock
-snow, ice, and Alpine climbing...the in's and outs of ice and snow climbs (includes various rescues)
-emergency prevention and response...leading in a crisis situation/first aid
-the mountain enviroment..mountain geology/snow cycles/cloud types (neat pics!!)
The book ends with a nice list of additional reading (like you'd really need to with all the info in this book!). As you can see, there's really one word to describe this book- COMPLETE. So, if you're looking for a mountaineering resource to put on your shelf for when some questions come to mind- GET IT! Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if you have a shoulder problem that interferes with your climbing.
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