Mountaineering. The Freedom Of The Hills

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Reed Publishers
Publisher Place: Frenchs Forest, Sydney
Publisher Year: 1982
Edition: Fourth Edition

Description: 550 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Illustrations Include Exceptionally Clear Instructional Drawings, Photographs Of Climbing On Mountains In The Major Ranges Of The World.

Publishers Description: 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.

ISBN: 0589014471