Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills -- Mountaineers Books

<b>"The definitive guide to mountains and climbing." --Conrad Anker</b> <p/> <ul> <li>More than 800,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1960, and translated into 12 languages</li> <li>Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices</li> <li>Researched and written by a team of expert climbers, guides, and instructors</li> </ul> <p/> <i>Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills</i> is the most significant guidebook ever published. 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 nine editions for more than six decades. <p/> Mountaineers Books is proud to present the 10th edition of this master guide, commonly referred to as "Freedom." From planning a weekend backpacking trip to navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, from tying knots and hitches to essential belaying and rappelling techniques, from setting up camp in the wilderness to summiting glaciated peaks--this comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers covers it all.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Mountaineers Books<br><b>Publisher:</b> Mountaineers Books<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 624<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781680516067