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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills

by Mountaineers Books

A broad field manual for mountain travel

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A broad field manual for mountain travel

The 10th edition ranges from the practical groundwork of a weekend backpacking trip to the planning demands of a long alpine expedition. Its subject matter spans camp setup, knots and hitches, belaying, rappelling, and travel on glaciated peaks, bringing trip logistics and technical skills into one reference. The book is presented as a comprehensive textbook, with detailed instruction and illustrations, and is written by a team of climbers, guides, and instructors. Its scope makes it useful as a resource across multiple stages of mountaineering preparation and practice.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Climbers seeking a wide-ranging instructional reference.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts interested in backpacking, camping, and alpine travel.
  • Readers who prefer illustrated guidance on mountaineering skills and trip planning.

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Mountaineering skillsExpedition and trip planningWilderness campingAlpine travel

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Book overview

"A notorious reference for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts!" --Lynn Hill

  • More than 800,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1960, and translated into 12 languages
  • Detailed instructions and hundreds of illustrations share the latest in best practices
  • Researched and written by a team of expert climbers, guides, and instructors


Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the most significant guidebook ever published. Born from the handwritten climbing tips of early volunteers of the Seattle-based Mountaineers organization, this fundamental how-to manual has inspired emerging climbers around the globe across nine editions for more than six decades.

Mountaineers Books is proud to present the 10th edition of this master guide, commonly referred to as "Freedom." From planning a weekend backpacking trip to navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, from tying knots and hitches to essential belaying and rappelling techniques, from setting up camp in the wilderness to summiting glaciated peaks--this comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers covers it all.
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