The Essential Guide to Wilderness Camping and Backpacking in the United States
Title | The Essential Guide to Wilderness Camping and Backpacking in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Cook |
Publisher | Michael Kesend Publishing, Limited |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Backpacking |
ISBN | 9780935576467 |
The first book which has a complete listing of National and State parks, forests, BLM lands and wilderness areas throughout the US. All camping and permit requirements are included. A resource section appears in each state chapter for local information and maps.
Wilderness Camping & Hiking
Title | Wilderness Camping & Hiking PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Tawrell |
Publisher | Paul Tawrell |
Total Pages | 232 |
Release | 2008-03-18 |
Genre | Backpacking |
ISBN | 9780974082035 |
The aim of this book is to entertain its readers, to alert readers to the potential dangers and emergencies that might occur inthe wilderness and how to avoid them.
Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival
Title | Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival PDF eBook |
Author | Vin T. Sparano |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Camping |
ISBN |
Camping & Survival
Title | Camping & Survival PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Tawrell |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-12-20 |
Genre | Camping |
ISBN | 9780974082059 |
Aim of this book is to entertainn its readers, to alert readers to the potential dangers and emergencies that might occur in the wilderness and how to avoid them. This knowledge might help a person survive or avoid a difficult situation.
John Muir Trail
Title | John Muir Trail PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Wenk |
Publisher | ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | 506 |
Release | 2010-11 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1459608089 |
The new edition of this Sierra classic has been completely updated, and meticulously describes the entire trail. The book includes GPS coordinates for every junction, has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers, and shows elevations and distance.
Wilderness Basics, 4th Edition
Title | Wilderness Basics, 4th Edition PDF eBook |
Author | San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 2013-09-19 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594858225 |
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Animal Encounters" from Wilderness Basics * The standard text for the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s Wilderness Basics Course * Extensive updating throughout, including many new photos More than 100,000 copies of Wilderness Basics have been sold over the years, and this new edition will continue as a training staple for those wanting to build their outdoor skills. It is the text used in the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s signature Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) and is written by chapter members. Updates to this new edition include: * Outdoor Ethics — latest Leave No Trace practices * Conditioning — completely rewritten, with targeted advice for certain health conditions * Outfitting — updates on planning your pack weight, water treatment methods, expanded tent and sleeping system info * Foods and Cooking — new information on how to not dirty a pot, in-the-bag cooking, and Dutch oven cooking * Navigation — completely updated, including information on adjusted declination compasses * Backcountry First Aid — the latest wilderness first aid info, first aid kit materials, and information on the Hantavirus and West Nile Virus * Winter Adventures — added information on predicting changes in backcountry weather There’s more too in this exhaustively updated instructional for outdoor beginners and advanced backpackers, alike. You’ll also appreciate the refreshed appendix of recommended websites for gear and travel info.
Leave No Trace
Title | Leave No Trace PDF eBook |
Author | Annette McGiveney |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 196 |
Release | 2003-08-13 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594851972 |
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Principles To Live By" from Leave No Trace * Wilderness ethics for minimizing impact on fellow wilderness travelers and wildlife * A portion of the proceeds goes to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Beyond cleaning up your trash and not cutting down trees for firewood, how far should you go to minimize your impact on wilderness lands? What is really important, and what is too extreme? Annette McGivney provides thoughtful answers based on scientific facts. She presents practical tips and techniques tailored for hikers, climbers, backcountry skiers, mountain bikers, equestrians, sea kayakers, canoeists, and rafters. And most importantly, there are tips for teaching Leave No Trace practices to children and others.