| The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated Revised Edition Contributor(s): Harvey, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0684859092 ISBN-13: 9780684859095 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1999 Annotation: The classic backpacker's handbook -- revised and updated -- providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The "Wilderness Guide" brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: Selecting equipment -- including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques Traveling safely and sensibly -- including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the "Wilderness Guide" is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills - Sports & Recreation | Walking - Sports & Recreation | Camping |
| Dewey: 796.510 |
| LCCN: 99021875 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The classic backpacker's handbook--revised and updated--providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone--from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: -Selecting equipment--including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents -The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques -Traveling safely and sensibly--including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain -Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals -Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Harvey, Mark: - The National Outdoor Leadership School conducts outdoor adventure programs at eight branches throughout the world; its headquarters are in the foothills of Wind River Range in Lander, Wyoming. |
