Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 10th Edition

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“A notorious reference for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts!” — Lynn Hill

More than 800,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1960, and translated into 12 languagesDetailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practicesResearched and written by a team of expert climbers, guides, and instructors

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills 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.

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.

From the Publisher

“Freedom is the definitive guide to mountains and climbing.”―Conrad Anker

“The One Book Every New Climber Should Read.”― Gripped Magazine

“A notorious reference for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts!”―Lynn Hill

Part I: Outdoor Fundamentals

First Steps Clothing and Equipment Camping, Food, and Water Conditioning Navigation and Communication Wilderness Travel Protecting the Outdoors

Part II: Climbing Fundamentals

Essential Climbing EquipmentBasics of ClimbingBelaying Rappelling

Part III: Rock Climbing

Sport Climbing and TechniqueRock Protection Traditional Rock Climbing Aid and Big Wall Climbing

Part IV: Snow, Ice, and Alpine Climbing

Basic Snow and Ice ClimbingTechnical Snow and Ice ClimbingWaterfall Ice and Mixed ClimbingGlacier Travel and Crevasse RescueAvalanche SafetyExpedition Climbing

Part V: Leadership, Risk Management, and Rescue

LeadershipRisk ManagementFirst AidSelf-Rescue

Part VI: The Mountain Environment

Mountain GeologyThe Cycle of SnowMountain Weather

Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices

Sample pages from Part: III Rock Climbing

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 10th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680516078
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680516074
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.51 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 1.5 x 8.9 inches