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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition - Hardcover
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition - Hardcover

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Since publication of the first edition in 1961, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills has endured as the classic mountaineering text.

  • Edited by Steven M. Cox and Kris Fulsaas; published by The Mountaineers Books; copyright 2003; hardcover
  • Novice climbers use it as a primer; veterans use it to review their skills
  • This fully updated 7th edition maintains the same high standard for complete, authoritative instruction in an easy-to-use format
  • From choosing equipment to how to tie a particular knot, from basic rappelling technique to planning an expedition--it's all here
  • Each chapter from the previous edition has been revised, rewritten, and where necessary, expanded
  • New chapters on waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, access issues, techniques for minimum impact on the land and more
  • Includes 415 completely new illustrations
  • Features new Ten Essentials list
  • Now includes a glossary of climbing terms

The more than forty contributors to Freedom 7 are all active climbers who regularly use and teach the skills about which they write. It is the resource trusted by climbers the world over. Best selling mountaineering book of all time; more than 500,000 copies sold.

Made in USA.

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5.0

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      Best Uses

      • Hiking (3)
      • Mountaineering (3)
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      Jan

      16

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      The Mountaineering Bible

      By jp3

      from Colorado, Florida, Texas and Missouri

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • InDepth
      • THOROUGH

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Glacier Travel
      • Hiking
      • Ice Climbing
      • Mountaineering
      • Rock Climbing

      Comments about Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition - Hardcover:

      If I had to choose only one book to read for the rest of my life, this would be it. For anyone who does any sort of climbing, hiking or camping, this book will probably teach you everything you need to know about it. As a beginner climber I used it to reference basic knots and techniques. As my skills have grown, I realize how in depth, detailed, thorough and accurate this book is. It covers everything from how to plan a trip to how to rescue a climber from a crevasse. I've never question about climbing that wasn't answered in this book.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      17

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best book on basic skills

      By Billy Goat Gruff

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to read

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • climbing
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition - Hardcover:

        This book provides a comprehensive overview of basic skills used in backpacking and climbing. This book is excellent as a reference for more experienced climbers and also an introduction for beginner climbers or those who want to learn more about mountaineering. Its detailed explanations are easy to understand and its pictures and diagrams are clearly descriptive and helpful. It includes sections on first aid, avalanches, and basic rescue. This is my favorite book on mountaineering and climbing.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        21

        2008

         
        5.0

        Learn Freedom With This Book

        By AboveTheClouds

        from Winter Park, CO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to read
        • Marked Chapters

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Alpine Mountaineering
          • Camping
          • Hiking

          Comments about Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition - Hardcover:

          Great Information For Beginning Climbers To Denali Guides.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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