Camping Accessories * | Mountaineers Books Mountaineering: The Freedom Of The Hills 9Th Ed.

The Most Comprehensive And Thoroughly Vetted Training Manual For Climbing

Mountaineering: The Freedom Of The Hills Is The Text Beloved By Generations Of New Climbers—The Standard For Climbing Education Around The World Where It Has Been Translated Into 12 Languages. For The 9Th Edition, Committees Comprised Of Active Climbers And Climbing Educators Reviewed Every Chapter Of Instruction, And Discussed Updates With Staff From The American Alpine Club (Aac), The American Institute For Avalanche Research And Education (Aiare), And The Access Fund. They Also Worked With Professional Members Of The American Mountain Guides Association (Amga), To Review Their Work And Ensure That The Updated Textbook Includes The Most Current Best Practices For Both Alpine And Rock Climbing Instruction.

From Gear Selection To Belay And Rappel Techniques, From Glacier Travel To Rope Work, To Safety, Safety, And More Safety—There Is No More Comprehensive And Thoroughly Vetted Training Manual For Climbing Than The Standard Set By Mountaineering: The Freedom Of The Hills, 9Th Edition.

Specifications

Brand Name: Mountaineers Books Book Genre: Instructional Author: The Mountaineers Copyright Date: Oct 5, 2017 Pages: 624 Publisher: Mountaineers Books Backing: Softback Isbn: 978-1-68051-004-1 Mfg Sku/Part Number: 978-1-68051-004-1 Upc: 9781680510041 Other Features: The Best-Selling Instructional Text For New And Intermediate Climbers For More Than Half A Century
Updated Edition’Fully Updated Techniques And All-New Illustrations
Researched And Written By A Team Of Expert Climbers
Significant Updates To This Edition Include:
New Alignment With Aac’S Nationwide Universal Belay Standard
Expanded And More Detailed Avalanche Safety Info, Including How To Better Understand Avalanches, Evaluate Hazards, Travel Safely In Avy Terrain, And Locate And Rescue A Fellow Climber In An Avalanche
Newly Revamped Chapters On Clothing And Camping
All-New Illustrations Reflecting The Latest Gear And Techniques’Created By Artist John Mcmullen, Former Art Director Of Climbing Magazine
Review Of And Contributions To Multiple Sections By Amga-Certified Guides
Fresh Approach To The Ten Essentials’Now Making The Iconic List Easier To Recall