Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 8th Edition
If the mountains are my church, thenFreedomis my bible. From early 5.4 leads to more than 25 years ago to present day, it has served me well as a base for exploring every facet of the mountains. As a very young climber I read it cover to cover, then dug trough it again and again for nuggets of wisdom. I still do. -- Will GaddIf there is only one how to book to read for the aspirant and expert alike, it isFreedom of the Hills. In fact, it is fair to say thatFreedomis the definitive guide to mountains and climbing and has influenced pretty much every climber. -- Conrad AnkerI purchased my first copy of theFreedom of the Hillsin 1976 and consumed it several times, well before I ever set foot in the mountains. Through the years, my well worn copy became by guide and reference for the art of mountaineering. I would highly recommend this book as a must have for any aspiring mountaineer's library. --Ed Viesturs