For more than 30 years, novice to expert climbers around the world have relied on this book as the leading textbook on mountaineering skills, techniques, and equipment. Useful as both an introductory and advanced text, this completely revised and updated edition includes sections on new techniques, outdoor fundamentals, first aid, and more. 420 illustrations. 18 photos.
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For more than 30 years, novice to expert climbers around the world have relied on this book as the leading textbook on mountaineering skills, techniques, and equipment. Useful as both an introductory and advanced text, this completely revised and updated edition includes sections on new techniques, outdoor fundamentals, first aid, and more. 420 illustrations. 18 photos.
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I bought this book for a class in college and the cheaper older edition still covers all of the basics but does leave out some stuff that the newer ones have like climbing frozen waterfalls and other similar topics. All in all what it teaches is still technically sound and helpful. I plan on using the knowledge in a week while seconding at Seneca
