Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
by Mountaineers (Society)
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Read in January, 2003
recommends it for:
Climbers, new and old
The best all-around encyclopedia for every aspect and form of climbing. It doesn't always offer the most detailed information about some of the more intricate things like aid climbing, but for general resource, it can't be beat. When it comes to alpine climbing, in all of its variations, this is the place to go for core principals of leading, protecting, and belaying on ice, snow or rock.
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Read in May, 2008
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Michael Layton
The gold standard when it comes to mountaineering guidebooks. Reading the straightforward text and reviewing the frequent illustrations has vastly increased my knowledge of mountaineering best practices.
I made wiser decisions on a hike up to and beyond White Pine Lake in Little Cottonwood canyon having read up on snow travel and avalanches in this gem of a book the night before.
I made wiser decisions on a hike up to and beyond White Pine Lake in Little Cottonwood canyon having read up on snow travel and avalanches in this gem of a book the night before.
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Read in December, 2006
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Any Climber!!
The definitive climber's handbook. Anyone with a true love and desire to be in the mountains should pick this up. 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
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Known in the mountaineering world simply as 'The Bible,' Freedom of the Hills is a mandatory read. If the mountains are your playground and you haven't read this book, you better have luck on your side.
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Read in January, 2007
Did you know that there are three different ways to build a snow cave? This book will tell you how and the pros and cons of each depending on what type of snow you are dealing with.
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Read in January, 2008
Re-reading this after 3 years before my winter climb. This is an excellent reference and great at refreshing your memory about all the important little things.
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This truly is the Bible for mountaineers. A must own for anyone who loves/would-like to camp, backpack, and/or climb.
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Read in January, 1995
This is the outdoor bible! I first read the 5th edition and was memorized. The book improves with each new edition.
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recommends it for:
Avid outdoorsmen, Rock climbers
Super informative. All the ins and outs of mountaineering and rock climbing. Wonderful place to start.
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Hikers, Climbers,
Re-reading for the tenth time. Preparing for our big Mt. Washington trip.
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If you haven't read this, stay off the trail.
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Read in January, 2007
This is the bible for mountaineering.
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recommends it for:
Climbers, mountaineers
How to stay alive!
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