Mountaineers Books Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - 10th Edition
A comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers, the 10th edition of Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills from Mountaineers Books is a must-have for new and experienced climbers alike.
- 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 Climbing |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 x 7.5 inches |
| Author(s) | Mountaineers |
| Number of Pages | 624 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781680516074 |
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Sustainability | Contains Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified materials Contains recycled materials |
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As Usual: State of the Art. A must have guide!
I bought the 10th Edition to round out my collection of this classic. The updated techniques and procedures are state of the art for today's climber. "The Freedom of the Hills" is a must have for every climber and anyone aspiring to climb in the Worlds Mountains.
