"The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . ."--Conrad Anker

For nearly 60 years it's been revered as the "bible" of mountaineering-and now it's even better than ever

The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century
New edition--fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations
Researched and written by a team of expert climbers

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills

From gear selection to belay and repel 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.

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

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills - nidottu, Englanti, 2017