Mountaineers, The
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846894312
- author:
- Mountaineers, The
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quiller Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 603
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 22.8 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
For over six decades, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills has been the go-to guide for aspiring climbers. First compiled from handwritten notes by early volunteers of the Seattle-based Mountaineers organization, this comprehensive manual has been updated and expanded to become the most significant guidebook ever published.
From planning a weekend backpacking trip to navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, this book covers it all. Written by experienced climbers for climbers, it provides detailed advice on essential techniques, from tying knots and hitches to belaying and rappelling, as well as setting up camp in the wilderness and summiting glaciated peaks.
With its wealth of practical information and expert guidance, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to explore the world of mountaineering.