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Mountaineering the freedom of the hills

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Mountaineers (Society)
Other Authors:	Cox, Steven M., 1951-, Fulsaas, Kris
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books, c2003.
Edition:	7th ed.
Subjects:	Mountaineering. Rock climbing. Snow and ice climbing.
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Table of Contents:

First steps
Clothing and equipment
Camping and food
Physical conditioning
Navigation
Wilderness travel
Leave no trace
Stewardship and access
Basic safety system
Belaying
Rappelling
Alpine rock-climbing technique
Rock protection
Leading on rock
Aid climbing
Snow travel and climbing
Glacier travel and crevasse rescue
Alpine ice climbing
Waterfall ice and mixed climbing
Expedition climbing
Leadership
Safety
First aid
Alpine rescue
Mountain geology
The cycle of snow
Mountain weather
Appendix A, ratings systems
Appendix B, wind chill temperature index.