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1.Mountaineering: The Freedom of the HillsMountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
from Mountaineers Books
Price: $18.78

Customer Review:
Someone once told me "Mountaineering is just like backpacking with less margin for error". Of course the reality is that there are additional skills, concepts, and so on that you absolutely need to know before hauling yourself onto a rock face or glacier. This book contains all of that - the... more info

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2.Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series)Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series)
from Mountaineers Books
Price: $14.17

Customer Review:
this book is like a small dictionary defining various aspects of skiing. It has the different types of skiing that can be done, along with the equipment that is neccessary for that type. The book shows various examples of bindings for tele skiing as an example. I have been wanting to get into ski... more info

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3.Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2008Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2008
from American Alpine Club
Price: $4.50

Customer Review:
Arrived on time, in brand new condition. Woot. Great to learn from other's mistakes rather than first hand. A friend recommended I read this, and I recommend it to you. One thing I didn't realize was that these are skinny books published each year: there's a lot to read. Have each of your buddies... more info

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4.Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2009: Number 4 - Issue 62Accidents in North American Mountaineering 2009: Number 4 - Issue 62
from AAC Press
Price: $5.63

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i get the new version of this book every year. this one seems to preach about good technique a little more than older versions.
I get this book for one reason: it does a good job of keeping a climber out of trouble by seeing where other climbers (novice to experienced) have made bad judgment... more info

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5.The Mountaineering Handbook: Modern Tools and Techniques That Will Take You to the TopThe Mountaineering Handbook: Modern Tools and Techniques That Will Take You to the Top
from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Price: $9.94

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I have a little climbing experience (once up Mt. Rainier), but wanted to learn more before I go on to any bigger mountains. This book is exactly what I was looking for. It is a very basic guide, with lots of straightforward descriptions of what to do in dangerous situations, what gear to buy... more info

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6.Medicine for Mountaineering: And Other Wilderness ActivitiesMedicine for Mountaineering: And Other Wilderness Activities
from Mountaineers Books
Price: $19.77

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7.Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid CareMountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care
from Mountaineers Books
Price: $4.50

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The Mountaineering First Aid Guide covers various subjects about first aid when help is delayed. The book is for when you are out in the woods, mountains, destert, away from our normail EMS response we all are accustomed too. Several items are a little different than the Red Cross Course, so if you... more info

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8.Over the Top: Humorous Mountaineering Tales (Mountaineers Anthology)Over the Top: Humorous Mountaineering Tales (Mountaineers Anthology)
from Mountaineers Books
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9.The Complete Guide To Climbing and MountaineeringThe Complete Guide To Climbing & Mountaineering
from David & Charles
Price: $1.64

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This 2008 publication is highly recommended! I think if I were asked to mention 4 books where climbing/mountaineering would be covered not only in depth but on the level of "must have" publications, it would be the 7th edition of "Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills", "The Mountaineering Handbook",... more info

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10.Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of ExtremesFallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes
from Yale University Press
Price: $25.40

Customer Review:
Excellent book. Poor maps. Pedantic note: "Himalayan" mountaineering should be understood in a generic sense of climbing (very) high mountains -- K2 (arguably the most difficult technical climb of the over 8000 meter peaks) is in the Karakoram range, to the west of and quite separate from the... more info

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