Using The View Camera is a good basic book. For landscape I'd suggest a lens between 120mm to 210mm depending on your subject. Wider lens for up close, intimate landscapes and a longer lens for the 'grand view' though that is certainly a personal choice. The important thing is that it covers 4x5 with plenty of room for movements.
For a camera you'll want to hike with, a wood clamshell type folding camera is generally more popular than other types.
If at all possible take a class and use the school's cameras in order to get an idea how these things work.
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