Mountaineering - The Freedom of the Hills
Product Information Mountaineering - The Freedom of the Hills 7th Edition 575 pages paperback Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is a leading text on mountaineering. It is used by recreational and professional climbers around the world and is translated into thirteen languages. It is intended as both an introductory and advanced text on mountaineering. Even though focus in the book is on mountaineering there are many techniques and discussions here that relate to canyoneering or any sport involving technical rope work. As with previous editions, the book provides sound, clear, and current coverage of the concepts, techniques, and problems involved in the pursuit of mountain climbing and provides fundamental understanding of each topic covered. Table of Contents: 1 First Steps 2 Clothing and Equipment 3 Camping and Food 4 Physical Conditioning 5 Navigation 6 Wilderness Travel 7 Leave No Trace 8 Stewardship and Access 9 Basic Safety System 10 Belaying 11 Rappelling 12 Alpine Rock-Climbing Technique 13 Rock Protection 14 Leading on Rock 15 Aid Climbing 16 Snow Travel and Climbing 17 Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue 18 Alpine Ice Climbing 19 Waterfall Ice and Mixed Climbing 20 Expedition Climbing 21 Leadership 22 Safety 23 First Aid 24 Alpine Rescue 25 Mountain Geology 26 The Cycle of Snow 27 Mountain Weather Appendix A Rating systems Appendix B Wind Chill Temperature Index Appendix C Supplementary Reading Glossary of Climbing Terms
Price: $29.95