Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0898860016 ISBN 13: 9780898860016

Publisher: Mountaineers, 1982

Synopsis

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 1985 Book by Ed Peters. Written for both beginners and advanced climbers, this completely revised and updated edition reflects current techniques and new and improved equipment.

About this title

Review:

This sixth revised edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions of outdoors fundamentals; climbing techniques for rock, snow, and ice; safety procedures and emergency response; geology and weather; and appendices for climb ratings and supplementary reading, among other topics. Detailed sections on navigation, ropes, knots, and protection include drawings, diagrams, and maps. Enjoy the freedom of the hills to the fullest with this thorough guide.

From the Publisher:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mountaineers
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0898860016
• ISBN 13: 9780898860016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 550
• Editor: Peters Ed