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Mountaineering - Freedom of the Hills Edited by Steven M. Cox and Kris Fulsaas This updated edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions of outdoors fundamentals; climbing techniques for rock, snow, and ice; safety procedures and emergency response; geology and weather; and appendices for climb ratings and supplementary reading, among other topics. Detailed sections on navigation, ropes, knots, and protection include drawings, diagrams, and maps. Enjoy the freedom of the hills to the fullest with this thorough guide.
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Mount Elbrus - Trekking and Climbing |
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Climbing - General |
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The more than forty contributors to Freedom 7 are all active climbers who regularly use and teach the skills about which they write. It is the resource trusted by climbers the world over. Best selling mountaineering book of all time; more than 500,000 copies sold. Approx Price: $19.77 |
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An essential tool for mountaineers: understand glaciers and how to cross them; crevasses and how to rescue crevasse victims. Approx Price: $12.89 |
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A comprehensive guide to evaluating avalanche hazards and choosing safe routes; includes avalanche rescue information. Approx Price: $8.95 |
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Handy pocket size guide to wilderness and travel medicine provides comprehensive and current first aid techniques for the outdoors. Approx Price: $6.95 (Out of print) |
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A pocket reference to both preventing and the treatment of altitude sickness. Travelers to high altitudes will devour this little book, dedicated "To all those who have died of altitude sickness." Approx Price: $8.95 |
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