A comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers, the hardcover 10th edition of Mountaineers Books Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is a must-have for new and experienced climbers.
- 10th edition of this master guide, commonly referred to as "Freedom"
- Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices
- Researched and written by a team of expert climbers, guides and instructors
- Covers planning a weekend backpacking trip, navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, setting up camp in the wilderness and summiting glaciated peaks
- Also includes information on tying knots and hitches and on essential belaying and rappelling techniques
- Born from the handwritten climbing tips of early volunteers of the Seattle-based Mountaineers organization
- This fundamental how-to manual has inspired emerging climbers around the globe across 9 editions for more than 6 decades
- More than 800,000 copies sold since the 1st edition was published in 1960; translated into 12 languages
Imported.
View all Mountaineers Books Climbing Instructional Books| Best Use | Mountaineering |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 7.5 inches |
| Author(s) | The Mountaineers |
| Number of Pages | 624 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781680516067 |
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Sustainability | Contains Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified materials Contains recycled materials |