The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook—Revised and Updated
Apr 2018 · Simon and Schuster
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About this ebook
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.
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.
About the author
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.
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