| |  | Author: Don Graydon
Publisher: Swan Hill Press
Category: Book
Buy Used: $56.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 6308655
Media: Paperback
Pages: 447
ISBN: 1853107565
EAN: 9781853107566
ASIN: 1853107565
Publication Date: February 5, 1996
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Condition: Published by Swan Hill Press in 1996. Paperback. Number of pages: 447. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Delivered from the UK in 10-14 days.
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The One Book to give a Young Mountaineer! February 10, 2008
I was gifted this book at age 16; nearly eight years later I look through it constantly, and realize I always have...it was used as a high-school outdoor-ed text, it is considered the bible by most I know, and it has been around for along time..Three Cheers for the Mountaineers!
A truly comprehensive book. January 7, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book pretty much covers everything you need to know about mountaineering. It does so in an easy to read, concise style. It really stresses the philosophy of being an educated and environmentally aware mountaineer. The illustrations are also great...very clear and informative.
You won't be disappointed with this book.
Here's the Table of Contents:
Part I (Outdoor Fundamentals)
(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
Part II (Climbing Fundamentals)
(9) Basic Safety System
(10)Belaying
(11)Rapelling
Part III (Rock Climbing)
(12) Alpine Rock-Climbing Technique
(13) Rock Protection
(14) Leading on Rock
(15) Aid Climing
Part IV (Snow, Ice and Alpine 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
Part V (Emergency Prevention and Response)
(21) Leadership
(22) Safey
(23) First Aid
(24) Alpine Rescue
Part VI (The Mountain Environment)
(25) Mountain Geology
(26) The Cycle of Snow
(27) Mountain Weather
Mountaineering - Freedom of the Hills January 2, 2008
Never before have I found such a complete reference manual for how to plan and execute trips in the outdoors. The book is timeless in its core message of preparedness and finding freedom in the outdoors. It collects information from a wide range of topics such as how to choose equipment for your needs to cooking in the outdoors and proper mountaineering skills. There is some discussion of ethics and philosophy, but no more than is necessary.
Experience the Freedom of the Hills !!! December 28, 2007
I purchased this book after recently jumping into the sport of rock climbing. This book is a great guide on many of the fundamentals of camping, hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and the outdoors in general. Freedom of the Hills is a very easy book to read and find information easily. There are many diagrams illustrating techniques, knots, and equipment. I was very impressed with this book and will take it with me on all my outdoor adventures from now on!
Amazing book, review from a newb to mountaineering November 23, 2007
It is an easy read and has such great information. Aside from technical skills, the first section of the book is great for learning aspects of wilderness travel and camping in general. I have been backpacking for over four years now but have learned so much from this book. Sample packing lists are given, which I find very useful. Map reading is addressed in great detail as well as any other aspect of wilderness travel you can think of. I have yet to get to the first aid section but have no reason to believe it won't be any less impressive.
I have just recently began learning knots and other technical aspects of climbing. Prior, I have just bouldered and top roped. This book has taken my learning to a new level. Diagrams are given to aid in knot learning and a brief description tells when to use the knot and what type of material should be used (1" webbing, 9/16" webbing, perlon, etc).
With hopes of one day summitting a formidable peak (Denali), this book is going to help so much! I have only read 7 chapters or so, yet feel like I've learned as much as most other books would have to offer. I highly recommend this book to anyone, new to the sport or just looking for a reference material. For $25, there is no better investment to your climbing career. Good luck and have fun!
Corey
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