Sports & Recreation : Hiking

Your one-stop guide to surviving and enjoying the Great Outdoors. Want to know how to stay alive in extreme situations? This practical, accurate guide gives you all the expert, field-tested tools and techniques you need to survive. Whether you find yourself lost in the woods, adrift on a life raft, bitten by a snake, or needing shelter in cold weather, this hands-on resource teaches you how to stay safe (and sane), find rescue, and live to tell the tale!.: Know the basics of survival — perform life-saving first aid, make fire and shelter, and find water and food;. Manage your emotions — cope with panic and anger, get the "survivor's attitude," and foster cooperation and hope with others;. Increase your chances of rescue — signal for help and navigate using a compass or the sky;. Practice expert survival methods — tie essential knots, craft your own weapons and tools, and make natural remedies;. Gain wisdom for water emergencies — stay afloat when your ship or boat sinks, avoid dehydration and starvation, and make it to shore. Open the book and find:.: Common survival scenarios you may encounter;. Tried-and-tested advice for individuals or groups;. The items you need to stay alive;. Basic orientation skills;. Ways to keep warm or cool;. The best methods for building a fire in any environment;. What you can (and can't) eat and drink in the wild;. True stories of survival more...

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''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 untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled. 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. Now in its third edition, The Backpacker's Handbook also covers desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure trekking in distant corners of the globe. Indeed, there is little about backpacking Chris Townsend does not cover. This trusted reference will prepare you for the challenges and excitement of backpacking the wilderness. ''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). more...

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This new edition has been fully updated to bring you the very latest information on hiking trails on Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Nevis, Saba, Statia and the Virgin Islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes and quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family. Walking times for each hike are given, along with descriptions of the route. Points of interest are highlighted, including plant and animal life you might see. An introduction to each island offers tidbits of the island's history, tourist information offices, air travel details and hiking organizations you can contact ahead of time. more...

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Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail. more...

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Hiking Missouri is your complete guide to 127 of the most scenic day hikes in the state. From St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City, and all trails in between, you’ll experience the spectacular beauty of the Show-Me State. more...

Price: $17.95