false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171753507m/118565.jpg 118565 1 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. 114140 13 9 2003 Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills total:147|5:99|4:43|3:4|2:1|1:0| 147 681 209 34 5 0 false false Sun Nov 30 07:15:01 -0800 2008 Tue Jun 02 02:44:06 -0700 2009
It eloquently breaks down all of the bookish, academic aspects of outdoor survival and navigation that you could possibly need prior to genuine outdoor experience -- but academics only take us so far. True absorption of its contents can only come in co...more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Dec 11 11:27:40 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 11 11:29:42 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Aug 25 16:10:04 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 16:13:44 -0700 2009
A great resource to return to, time and again, before and after mountaineering trips. Strongly recommend having it on hand- the cumulative wisdom and experience of the writers is unparalleled.]]> 4 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Tue Feb 03 16:25:51 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 16:27:03 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Sep 23 10:44:45 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 23 10:52:17 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Apr 14 20:25:05 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 14 20:27:01 -0700 2009 4 0 true false Mon Nov 16 18:57:37 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 16 19:09:38 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sun Apr 19 21:53:27 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 21:54:49 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Mon Mar 02 15:11:02 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 02 15:11:02 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Jan 20 05:04:00 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 20 05:16:42 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Tue Sep 22 10:14:27 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 22 10:15:15 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 18 21:08:55 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 18 21:08:55 -0700 2008
I made wiser decisions on a hike up to and beyond White Pine Lake in Little Cottonwo...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Mon Oct 01 17:41:40 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 01 17:47:28 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Tue Jul 10 06:59:23 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 10 07:04:07 -0700 2007 Caution! Its is a very technical book, it contains a lot of information and is an incredible reference, but some people will find it boring... haha]]> 4 0 false false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Tue Mar 18 08:57:33 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 18 08:57:33 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Thu Dec 13 11:51:06 -0800 2007 Thu Dec 13 11:55:45 -0800 2007 5 0 false false Thu Nov 13 08:52:32 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 13 08:59:18 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 07:50:48 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 07:52:57 -0800 2007 5 0 false false Mon Jan 14 12:03:52 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 08 17:36:51 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 09 07:01:08 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1995 Wed Mar 26 23:37:21 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 26 23:38:09 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=118565