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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Paperback – January 1, 2003

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The latest edition of the classic guide to mountaineering describes fundamental climbing skills; discusses rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques; recommends clothing and equipment; gives advice on safety and first aid; and includes a new section on waterfall ice and mixed climbing. Simultaneous.

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It's an erudite tome that's referenced by many climbers, in all reverence and seriousness, as the 'bible'. -- Albuquerque Journal

The bible for anyone who spends any time in the mountains. I recommend reading it cover to cover. -- Hooked on the Outdoors

[T]he book to read if you plan to venture out to the high places people go because they're there. -- Los Angeles Daily News

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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. Novice climbers use it as a primer; veterans use it to review their skills. Translated into five languages, it has instructed and inspired more than half a million climbers from all over the world. The fully updated seventh edition maintains the same high standard for complete, authoritative instruction in an easy-to-use format.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books; 7th edition (January 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 575 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0898868289
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0898868289
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches

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Zachary W.

From ZERO to high altitude mountaineer in <1 year with this book! HIGHLY Recommended!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018

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This book is extremely comprehensive and gives you more than enough detail to get up into the mountains- SAFELY. I had the idea to start climbing and was recommended this book as a way to get versed in safely climbing mountains. I read this book cover to cover and marked it up with notes and pens. Now it sits as a trusted companion on my coffee table in case I ever need my mountain fix. Even though it is written as a text-book style publication, it is entertaining and has plenty of pictorials to help you understand every aspect of what you are getting yourself into. After reading the book I took a class and have been hooked ever since.

The only thing I wish was different was the portability of the book. Since it has so much knowledge in it, it is thick and thus you can't bring it with you everywhere you go.

If you are interested in mountaineering and/or need help answering questions about this or anything else- DM me on instagram! (@zachoneverest) I'd love to share my experience with this book and help you get started in your climbing career. :)

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James

A truly comprehensive book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2008

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This book pretty much covers everything you need to know about mountaineering. It does so in an easy to read, concise style. It really stresses the philosophy of being an educated and environmentally aware mountaineer. The illustrations are also great...very clear and informative.
You won't be disappointed with this book.
Here's the Table of Contents:

Part I (Outdoor Fundamentals)
(1) First Steps
(2) Clothing and Equipment
(3) Camping and Food
(4) Physical Conditioning
(5) Navigation
(6) Wilderness Travel
(7) Leave No Trace
(8) Stewardship and Access

Part II (Climbing Fundamentals)
(9) Basic Safety System
(10)Belaying
(11)Rapelling

Part III (Rock Climbing)
(12) Alpine Rock-Climbing Technique
(13) Rock Protection
(14) Leading on Rock
(15) Aid Climing

Part IV (Snow, Ice and Alpine Climbing)
(16) Snow Travel and Climbing
(17) Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue
(18) Alpine Ice Climbing
(19) Waterfall Ice and Mixed Climbing
(20) Expedition Climbing

Part V (Emergency Prevention and Response)
(21) Leadership
(22) Safey
(23) First Aid
(24) Alpine Rescue

Part VI (The Mountain Environment)
(25) Mountain Geology
(26) The Cycle of Snow
(27) Mountain Weather

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Peter Norgaard

Without hyperbole, the greatest book on mountaineering in the history of human civilization!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2009

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Someone once told me "Mountaineering is just like backpacking with less margin for error". Of course the reality is that there are additional skills, concepts, and so on that you absolutely need to know before hauling yourself onto a rock face or glacier. This book contains all of that - the accumulated wealth of knowledge based on the experience of more than 40 of the world's best mountaineers. What makes this book so unrivaled?

- Topics are effectively separated into chapters that allow you to find what you need fast
- Information is presented with photos and diagrams to clarify each and every detail
- The writing style is pleasant to read - neither frivolous nor obfuscating
- Everything you ever wanted to know (about mountaineering) is in the book

Buy several copies, sleep with one as a pillow in the hopes the information will naturally osmose into your brain, love mountaineering, be safe, and in your many travels please respect our natural resources!

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MacDhomhnaill

Very useful and informative; some shortfalls

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2007

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This is a very useful and informative book, though lacking in some areas. The text, in places, seems to reflect the authors' preferences, rather than conveying the broader perspective of climbers. The author of the navigation section is clearly a good navigator, but not an expert. Early in the section he says to never build rock cairns to mark the path. Then later on in the same section he suggests building them. I think a lot of experienced people would question that one either way.

He also states that a compass without a baseplate is unsuitable for mountaineering. Never mind the fact that military professionals and explorers have gotten along well without baseplate compasses for centuries, and still do today. I rarely use the baseplate on my compass. He says nothing about using protractors, which are actually easier. You can take the map in one hand and a UTM/protractor card in the other, and quickly find bearings. Using a baseplate compass requires both hands to turn the azimuth, takes longer, and provides less accurate results. A military compass works better in low-light conditions, and only requires one hand to take a quick bearing. It also works anywhere in the world.

Doesn't seem like a big deal, unless you've tried to take bearings on top of a windswept and snow-covered ridge with mittens on both hands; and your map's trying to blow away. I use a baseplate compass and a protractor, mainly because the military compass doesn't have a clinometer.

Some think having two devices is more complicated. I disagree. But in any case, it should be mentioned. Disappointing, especially when the author acknowledges that navigation is a central topic to the whole book.

The book doesn't even mention Telemark skis, lumping them with Nordic gear, which is quite different. The author is probably a Randonee gear adherent.

This is a very useful text, though it's not sufficient by itself. Definitely worth the money if you're getting into mountaineering. A good buy for hikers and rock climbers too. You won't regret buying it. It's a good intro, but ultimately you just need to get experience, and figure out what works best for you.

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