'The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere' - "Backpack" (UK). This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys - such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through ...
Recent innovations in backpacking gear and clothing are all covered in this new revision which continues to contain everything you need to know to strike out in the wilderness. Illustrated.
A comprehensive guide to all the best walks and easy hikes in Canada's Rocky Mountains, ideal for casual explorers of all ages, abilities, and interests. Each hike is introduced with detailed route and trailhead instructions, full-color maps, and hike descriptions supplemented with important information on history, geology, and nature. .
Become a runner--in just weeks! If you're eager to join the millions of recreational joggers out there, or just improve your ability, these 13-week walk-run plans show exactly how to go about it. Developed by sports medicine physicians, and refined through years of clinic testing, this absolutely basic program spells out precisely how the beginner ...
This guide is intended for walkers who want to improve their fitness, burn more calories and develop a smoother, faster technique. It includes tests for self-evaluation, exercises for improved technique, 29 walking workouts, sample programmes, and information on race walking.
With this guide you will learn the basic steps that will help you to easily and confidently navigate through the wilds with or without a compass, with or without a map, and then will all the tools together.
A guide for both the novice and experienced hiker, with comprehensive information on route-finding, making camp, choosing the appropriate gear, preparing food, and camping with children.
Block, a "New York Times"-bestselling mystery author, pens a touching, insightful, and humorous memoir of his life as an aging and none-too-gifted racewalker and world traveler.
Filled with first-hand knowledge and sage advice on prices, quality and availability of equipment, changes in the backcountry, and the state of mind that Fletcher captures as no one else has. Another classic.
An illustrated guide to conservation areas and parks near Toronto, and includes directions, facilities, activities, complete trail information, geological highlights, notes on flora and fauna, historical facts and more. Revised edition is fully updated.
This completely revised and expanded edition features more than 50 new hikes among the 2,500 miles of trails that crisscross Florida from the Panhandle to the Keys.
"Map & Compass" details the use of both Orienteering compasses & simple compasses to address the specific needs of recreational outdoorspeople. "Map & Compass" instructs on relocating a favorite fishing spot or portage, or finding your way from your deer stand to your car with a simple road map. Use your compass at night. Update out-of-date maps. ...
Hundreds of field-proven secrets from top backpacking experts for safe, fun wilderness adventures. Tips include unfreezing zippers; keeping sleeping bags dry; picking the perfect campsite; taking shelter from a storm; an ecologically safe way to start a fire; remedies for blisters and other minor discomforts; and more. Illustrated.
A veteran outdoorsman presents a comprehensive and well-informed guide to modern backpacking that includes instructions for everything from ecologically-responsible trailside cooking to sensible route-finding; buying the right boots, tents, and sleeping bags; backpacking with children; and more. Over 100 line drawings.
The leading practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. The book is split into the following sections: The Hillwalker's World - weather and seasons, physical features, altitude and nature, organisations, hill environment; Equipment - footwear, clothing, rucksacks, winter, equipment care; ...
This pocket-size paperback--part of the "101 Essential Tips" series--presents clear and concise information on a range of subjects relating to hiking. Includes over 250 full-color photos and illustrations.
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