Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition, Hardcover

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« Item   Item » Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition, Hardcover Each chapter from the previous edition has been revised, rewritten, and where necessary, expanded. Edited by Steven M. Cox and Kris Fulsaas; published by The Mountaineers Books; copyright 2003; hardcover. Features new Ten Essentials list. From choosing equipment to how to tie a particular knot, from basic rappelling technique to planning an expedition--it's all here. Includes 415 completely new illustrations. New chapters on waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, access issues, techniques for minimum impact on the land and more. Novice climbers use it as a primer; veterans use it to review their skills. Now includes a glossary of climbing terms. Since publication of the first edition in 1961, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills has endured as the classic mountaineering text. This fully updated 7th edition maintains the same high standard for complete, authoritative instruction in an easy-to-use format. More info + price