Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills

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“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing.” –Conrad Anker

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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 September 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 10th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680516078
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680516074
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg 140 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 3.81 x 22.61 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Importer ‏ : ‎ Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253
Packer ‏ : ‎ Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253
Best Sellers Rank: #176,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #40 in Outdoor Survival Skills (Books) #54 in Climbing & Mountaineering (Books)
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