Admittedly, I'm a pretty voracious reader. So before I even set foot on Mount Rainier I read as much as I possibly could about mountaineering and climbing. That, inevitably, led to many interesting outdoor adventures and instruction books. For the last 20 years I have been in search of a first edition of "Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills" to add to my collection. Last week I was able to finally secure a copy and I could not be more excited!
@hikermor @Philreedshikes @Dmitry @OldGuyot @bryndsharp @Dad_Aint_Hip @Rob6 @tadoerner @TomIrvine @johnt I thought you'd all find this pretty interesting!
Anyone else have an outdoor book collection they are willing to share with the community?
Another classic from the pre-GPS days that should still be considered essential reading and essential gear for anyone who ventures into the wildnerness: Be Expert with Map and Compass ( free Google preview.)
Here's the cover photo from my 2rd(?) edition:
well, looks like a lot of dust on the old book shelf, but it was fun going down memory lane.
Like I have said before, backpacking is like a gateway drug on the way to mountaineering, so be careful out there! lol
@Philreedshikes These are great, thanks for sharing!
I have read 'The White Spider' more times than I can remember. In your time in Europe did you ever get a chance to see the Eiger? It's on my bucket list...maybe hike to the bottom, maybe not.
I also appreciate your 'Advance Rockcraft' copy. I don't think there was ever more than one edition if I'm not mistaken.
@REI-JohnJ That is such a cool book!
Unfortunately none of my books are vintage, but I'm slowly gathering a collection! Sadly most of my books are still in a box, as I recently moved across the country, but this is my most recent addition that I am super psyched to read:
