| Nols Winter Camping Special Edition Contributor(s): Gookin, John (Author), Tilton, Buck (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811731839 ISBN-13: 9780811731836 Publisher: Stackpole Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2005 Annotation: From the National Outdoor Leadership School, the leader in wilderness education, comes the definitive guide on winter camping--based on the official NOLS curriculum, it's the next best thing to taking a course with a qualified instructor. You'll learn how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, how to maneuver a pack sled through heavy snow cover, and how to sleep comfortably in conditions of extreme cold. Additionally, sections on avalanche safety and first aid provide essential preparation should disaster strike. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Camping - Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports |
| Dewey: 796.54 |
| LCCN: 2004017529 |
| Series: NOLS Library |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.55 lbs) 180 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold - Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear - Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters From the National Outdoor Leadership School, the leader in wilderness education, comes the definitive guide on winter camping--based on the official NOLS curriculum, it's the next best thing to taking a course with a qualified instructor. You'll learn how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, how to maneuver a pack sled through heavy snow cover, and how to sleep comfortably in conditions of extreme cold. Additionally, sections on avalanche safety and first aid provide essential preparation should disaster strike. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings. |