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

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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; softcover
  • 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 40 contributors to this 7th edition 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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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 7th Edition
 
5.0

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to read (6)
  • Informative (3)

Cons

  • Bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Camping (3)
  • Hiking (3)
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Sep

6

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

It does not get more essential than this

Bylightning

from Vancouver, WA.

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to read

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Flying
    • Hiking

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

    This is the best and most comprehensive introduction to the outdoors that I have ever seen. IF you are a new climber just getting starterd or and old pro brushing up on technical aid climbing this is the book for you.

    A bit to exaustive for the average backpacker though

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    16

    2009

     
    5.0

    Allaround useful book for O.D. Adventure

    ByLink Oakshield

    from Prineville, OR

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to read

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Hiking
    • Moutaineering

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

    I bought this book on advice from an REI employee (thanks) and have been puting it to use for the last two years. I have yet to find anything un usfule in it. though its not a book to read if your exausted (it will confuse you) I have been using this book for allmost every one of my out door adventures.. the info is uneversal to allmost all outdoor adventures... I wish it was backpack size so I could take it with me on mtn. trips...

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    31

    2008

     
    5.0

    Great book

    Bysnowhiker

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Easy to read
    • Informative

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Mountaineering
    • Reference

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

    Great book - lots of information.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    14

    2008

     
    5.0

    Climbing Necessity!

    Byhappininja

    from Sunnyvale, CA

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    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to read
    • Essential

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • climbing
      • Hiking
      • Mountaineering
      • Search and Rescue

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

      This book is an all inclusive guide to climbing. Whether it be backpacking, hiking, climbing, or mountaineering, it's in this book. Very easy to read, extremely helpful. An absolute must for anyone new to climbing or mountaineering. It seems expensive but is well worth it.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      6

      2007

       
      5.0

      The most comprehensive climbing guide

      ByMax L

      from Ellensburg, WA

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

            This book has information on everything a climber needs to know. From setting up basic top rope anchors and belaying to rescue and survival techniques, dozens of knots, photos and diagrams. I wish it was in color!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            2

            2007

             
            5.0

            Be smart, be informed, read this book.

            ByTsukai

            from Albuquerque, new mexico

            About Me Avid Adventurer, Journey-man Mountaineer, Survivalist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to read
            • Informative
            • Might save your life
            • Step-by-step guide

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

                One word. Survival.

                This book might save your life. I recommend this book to the average hiker and also the experienced survivalist. The book will teach your how to make ice caves , igloos, inform you on proper equipment, avalanches and signs of a dangerous mountain, ice axe techniques while hiking in the snow, to say the least it will help you survive the outdoors.

                Be safe, your life is precious, don't take it for granted.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                5

                2007

                 
                5.0

                "The Bible"

                ByNasty Old Goat

                from Portland, OR

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Pros

                • Easy to read
                • Informative

                Cons

                • Bulky

                Best Uses

                • Learning

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

                This book is often called "The Bible" and deservedly so. This book covers it all. Hiking and navigation, rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, expeditions, etc. Very informative, easy to read, with great illustrations to help.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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