Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
by The Mountaineers
On This Page
Description
For nearly 60 years it's been revered as the "bible" of mountaineering-and now it's even better than ever - The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century - New edition--fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations - Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hillsis the text beloved by generations of new climbers--the standard for climbing education around the world where it has been show more translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprosed of active climbers and climbing educators reviewed every chapter of instruction, and discussed updates with staff from the American Alpine Club (AAC), the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and the Access Fund. They also worked with professional members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), to review their work and ensure that the updated textbook includes the most current best practices for both alpine and rock climbing instruction. From gear selection to belay and repel techniques, from glacier travel to rope work, to safety, safety, and more safety--there is no more comprehensive and thoroughly vetted training manual for climbing than the standard set by Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition. Significant updates to this edition include: - New alignment with AAC's nationwide universal belay standard - Expanded and more detailed avalanche safety info, including how to better understand avalanches, evaluate hazards, travel safely in avy terrain, and locate and rescue a fellow climber in an avalanche - Newly revamped chapters on clothing and camping - All-new illustrations reflecting the latest gear and techniques--created by artist John McMullen, former art director of Climbingmagazine - Review of and contributions to multiple sections by AMGA-certified guides - Fresh approach to the Ten Essentials--now making the iconic list easier to recall show lessTags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
The absolute bible, so i am told. To own a set of all the editions is the ultimate aim, but it could be quite an expensive quest.
So why is this book so valued by climbers the world over? It has clear, sensible, usuable advice. Of course.
So why is this book so valued by climbers the world over? It has clear, sensible, usuable advice. Of course.
This is the bible of mountaineering. It details the techniques you need to make it up and get back down. If you can't do everything in this book, you should not be on a big mountain.
If you climb or hike, backcountry or otherwise, you need this book. This is the canonical, encyclopedic reference for all things mountaineering. The Mountaineers frequently update it with new edition.
This is the best mountaineering book period! If you love going to the mountains whether novice or seasoned mountaineer, get this book and read it.
If you climb, you should own this book. It's the bible of climbing.
A fantastic book. The Joy of Cooking for mountaineering.
the classic book explaining climbing, mountaineering, with chapters on camping, traveling, ropes, knots, weather, route finding. etc.
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
15 Works 1,174 Members
Awards and Honors
Awards
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1960
Classifications
- Genres
- Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 796.522 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Sports Outdoor leisure Walking and exploring by kind of terrain Mountains, hills and rocks
- LCC
- GV200 .M688 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Outdoor life. Outdoor recreation Caving. Spelunking
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 1,133
- Popularity
- 22,194
- Reviews
- 11
- Rating
- (4.32)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 26
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 19