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From the Publisher
“Freedom is the definitive guide to mountains and climbing.”―Conrad Anker
“The One Book Every New Climber Should Read.”― Gripped Magazine
“A notorious reference for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts!”―Lynn Hill
Part I: Outdoor Fundamentals
First Steps Clothing and Equipment Camping, Food, and Water Conditioning Navigation and Communication Wilderness Travel Protecting the Outdoors
Part II: Climbing Fundamentals
Essential Climbing EquipmentBasics of ClimbingBelaying Rappelling
Part III: Rock Climbing
Sport Climbing and TechniqueRock Protection Traditional Rock Climbing Aid and Big Wall Climbing
Part IV: Snow, Ice, and Alpine Climbing
Basic Snow and Ice ClimbingTechnical Snow and Ice ClimbingWaterfall Ice and Mixed ClimbingGlacier Travel and Crevasse RescueAvalanche SafetyExpedition Climbing
Part V: Leadership, Risk Management, and Rescue
LeadershipRisk ManagementFirst AidSelf-Rescue
Part VI: The Mountain Environment
Mountain GeologyThe Cycle of SnowMountain Weather
Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices
Sample pages from Part: III Rock Climbing
Publisher : Mountaineers Books; 10th edition (September 1, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 624 pages
ISBN-10 : 1680516078
ISBN-13 : 978-1680516074
Item Weight : 2.51 pounds
Dimensions : 7.4 x 1.5 x 8.9 inches
