Download or read book Day Hiker s Handbook written by Michael L. Lanza and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day Hiker's Handbook tells you everything you need to know to make smart decisions on the trail. Learn how to find a hiking club or locate partners suited to your specific abilities.Dayhiking offers the combined benefits of exercise, outdoor experiences, quality time with friends and family, and the ultimate in affordability. This handbook will get you out on the trails with confidence.
Download or read book The Thru Hiker s Handbook written by Dan Bruce and published by . This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Day Hiker s Handbook written by Michael L. Lanza and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Lanza is an outdoor writer and photographer, and is a contributing editor to Backpacker magazine. He writes a monthly column and articles for AMC Outdoors magazine, and his work has appeared in National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Walking, and other publications. Lanza serves as president of the Boise Climbers Alliance and as southern Idaho's volunteer regional coordinator for The Access Fund. He and his family reside in Boise, Idaho.
Download or read book Hiking Light Handbook Carry Less Enjoy More written by and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Backpacker and Hiker s Handbook written by William Kemsley and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photo-illustrated guide to backpacking and hiking that covers preparation, setting up camp, purifying water, dealing with weather, health and safety, insect and plant nuisances, risks on trails, hiking groups, and other related topics.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking written by Jason Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First aid and other safety tips -Practical time- and money-saving hints -What gear is necessary and what isn't -Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets
Download or read book The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker s Handbook written by Ray Jardine and published by Adventurelore Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual on planning and preparing for hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon, and Washington. Jardine's initial presentation of his lightweight-hiking theories
Download or read book The Thru Hiker s Handbook 2003 written by Dan Wingfoot Bruce and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ultimate Hiker s Gear Guide written by Andrew Skurka and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail, "--Amazon.com.
Download or read book How to Suffer Outside written by Diana Helmuth and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refreshingly approachable guide for aspiring backpackers and casual hikers of all stripes Colorful and humorous illustrations throughout Relatable, rising female voice in outdoor literature Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide, How to Suffer Outside is for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. She wins readers’ hearts and trust through a blend of self-deprecating humor and good-natured heckling of both seasoned backpackers and urbanites who romanticize being outdoorsy, plus a helpful dose of the actual advice a novice needs to get started. Featuring illustrations by artist Latasha Dunston, each chapter focuses on a critical topic: gear, food, hygiene, clothing, and more, along with useful checklists and resources. Humorous, philosophical, and practical, How to Suffer Outside teaches casual walkers, hikers, and campers of all stripes how to venture outdoors with confidence.
Download or read book The Hiker s Guide written by Scott Marchant and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dayhiker s Handbook written by John Long and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: and many of these turn to trail hiking whenever possible. Here is the first comprehensive manual for dayhikers, designed to inspire and instruct both beginning wanderers and those exploring new country. 90 illustrations.
Download or read book The Backpacker s Handbook 4th Edition written by Chris Townsend and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What you need to know before you hit the trails Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit What clothing to take on the trail Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices And much more Reviews from previous editions "The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere." --Backpack (UK) "A clear and comprehensive primer on backpacking gear. Townsend's knowledge is immense." --Sierra "Belongs in every bookcase dealing with outdoor topics. . . . Chockablock full of useful, practical, commonsense info. . . . If you tramp the outdoors, get this book." —Maine Sportsman "For those thinking of taking a backpack journey, The Backpacker's Handbook is required reading." —Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Download or read book The Red Tail Tale on the Arizona Trail written by Susan Sofranac and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rowen, a young, red-headed explorer, and Rojo, a clever, red-tailed hawk meet, bond, and experience a wonderful adventure on the fascinating Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Download or read book The Tahoe Rim Trail written by Tim Hauserman and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tahoe Rim Trail officially opened in September 2001, after 17 years and thousands of labor hours. Here's the definitive guide to this magnificent new route. Endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and written by longtime Tahoe resident and guide Tim Hauserman, it will tell you about: --Weather, water, and when to go --Ways to enjoy the trail (hike, mountain bike, or ride a horse) --Great trips with kids --Colorful local legends and human history --Wildflowers and wild critters Eight manageable sections of the trail are presented in detailed prose and clear maps. Pick a day-hike or plan longer backcountry excursions. There are also a number of sidetrips to choose from along the trail or in the surrounding area. If breathtaking views of alpine peaks and clear Sierra lakes appeal to you, this book will help you find them.
Download or read book Day Hike Mount Rainier 3rd Edition written by Ron C. Judd and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An update and redesign, now with full-color photography throughout. Most hiking guides are written by backpackers who occasionally day hike. But most people are day hikers who occasionally backpack! Sasquatch Books created this series just for them (over 75,000 copies sold in the Day Hike! series). Mount Rainier has lots of trails. Here are 51 hikes with the best views and destinations that can be done in a day. A guide written just for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights back at home. Whether you're a newbie hiker or a veteran with hundreds of miles on your boots. Northwest outdoors expert and Seattle Times columnist Ron Judd reviews more than 50 of the best day hike trails in the Mount Rainier National Park, from Paradise and Sunrise to the lower foothills. Day Hike! Mount Rainier describes classic routes--from easy to moderate to extreme--giving hikers the choices they want. Entertaining, accurate, and contemporary writing make this guide the one to keep near the water bottles.
Download or read book John Muir Trail written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley in the Sierra Nevada, the 212 mile John Muir Trail passes through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in the United States. Each year, thousands of backpackers traverse some or all of the trail, relying on Wilderness Press's John Muir Trail. The completely updated edition of this Sierra classic includes significant information found nowhere else. The new John Muir Trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for today's hikers. The book includes GPS coordinates, not only for every junction, but also for every established campsite, bear box, and mountain pass that the trail crosses. The guide has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers; for each direction, a junction chart shows all the trail's ups and downs.
