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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 796.522 EAN: 9780898868289 Edition: 7 ISBN: 0898868289 Label: Mountaineers Books Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 575 Publication Date: 2003-09 Publisher: Mountaineers Books Studio: Mountaineers Books Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This updated 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. Book Description: The "climber's bible"--now updated in a new 7th edition From choosing equipment to how to tie a particular knot; from basic rappelling technique to planning an expedition; it's all here in this essential mountaineering reference. · More than 500,000 copies sold in previous editions · Written by a team of more than 40 experts · Fully revised to reflect evolution in mountaineering equipment and technique · Expanded Ten Essentials list · All 415 illustrations updated and redrawn · New chapters on: waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, access and land stewardship, and much more · Now includes a glossary of climbing terms Average Rating:
 Rating: - The Perfect ExperienceThis is an incredible mounaineering text, and it is well put together. The item was in perfect condition, as described, and arived promptly. Thank you! Rating: - Amazing book!The best book I've about getting ready to face mountains. Incredible amount of great info. A wonderful learning tool. Rating: - The One Book to give a Young Mountaineer!I was gifted this book at age 16; nearly eight years later I look through it constantly, and realize I always have...it was used as a high-school outdoor-ed text, it is considered the bible by most I know, and it has been around for along time..Three Cheers for the Mountaineers! Rating: - A truly comprehensive book.This book pretty much covers everything you need to know about mountaineering. It does so in an easy to read, concise style. It really stresses the philosophy of being an educated and environmentally aware mountaineer. The illustrations are also great...very clear and informative. You won't be disappointed with this book. Here's the Table of Contents: Part I (Outdoor Fundamentals) (1) First Steps (2) Clothing and Equipment (3) Camping and Food (4) ... Read More Rating: - Mountaineering - Freedom of the HillsNever before have I found such a complete reference manual for how to plan and execute trips in the outdoors. The book is timeless in its core message of preparedness and finding freedom in the outdoors. It collects information from a wide range of topics such as how to choose equipment for your needs to cooking in the outdoors and proper mountaineering skills. There is some discussion of ethics and philosophy, but no more than is necessary. |
