Mountaineering: The Freedom of The Hills is the ‚bible‘ of the climbing world,
\nthe standard text for climbing courses throughout the English-speaking world.
\nCompletely updated with expanded chapters on the latest developments in
\nequipment, technique, snow and glacier travel, safety and leadership. 415
\ncompletely new illustrations, Chapters on waterfall ice climbing and mixed
\nclimbing, physical conditioning, access issues, techniques for minimum impact
\non the land, and more.<\/p>\n
Since the publication of the first edition in 1960, Freedom, as the book is
\nknown, has endured as a classic mountaineering text. From choosing equipment
\nto tying a climbing knot, and from basic rappelling techniques to planning an
\nexpedition — it’s all here in this essential mountaineering reference. A team
\nof more than 40 experts — all active climbers and climbing educators —
\nreviewed, revised, and updated this compendium to reflect the latest
\nevolutions in mountaineering equipment and techniques. Major updates include a
\nsignificant new chapter on conditioning, plus detailed and extensive revisions
\nto rescue and first-response, aid climbing, and waterfall and ice climbing.<\/p>\n
**Significant updates to this 10th edition include:**
\n\u2022 New alignment with AAC\u2019s nationwide universal belay standard
\n\u2022 Expanded and more detailed avalanche safety info, including how to better
\nunderstand avalanches, evaluate hazards, travel safely in avy terrain, and
\nlocate and rescue a fellow climber in an avalanche
\n\u2022 Newly revamped chapters on clothing and camping
\n\u2022 All-new illustrations reflecting the latest gear and techniques\u2014created by
\nartist John McMullen, former art director of Climbing magazine
\n\u2022 Review of and contributions to multiple sections by AMGA-certified guides
\n\u2022 Fresh approach to the Ten Essentials\u2014now making the iconic list easier to
\nrecall<\/p>\n
624 pages;
\n185 x 230 mm
\nPaperback
\n10 th edition 2024<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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