Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The MountaineersThe definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .Conrad AnkerFor nearly 60 years its been revered as the bible of mountaineeringand now its even better than ever.Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the text beloved by generations of new climbersthe standard for climbing education around the world where it has been translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprosed 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 repel techniques, from glacier travel to rope work, to safety, safety, and more safetythere is no more comprehensive and thoroughly vetted training manual for climbing than the standard set by Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition.The Mountaineers was established in 1906 in Washington, a state with inspiring and abundant mountain peaks. In addition to the community of outdoor enthusiasts it fosters, the organizations mission is to teach outdoor skills. Over the years, hundreds of thousands have learned outdoor safety and skills from The Mountaineers, ranging from climbing to skiing to kayaking, and much more. Some of the worlds most elite climbers have been and continue to be members of The Mountaineers.
