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"Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. BASIC ILLUSTRATED Winter Hiking and Camping Discover how to: Prepare for your trip Choose proper equipment Select safe and warm clothing...
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When the weather starts warming up, families start planning their vacation time. One of the most popular spring, summer, and even fall activities for families is camping. Getting outdoors and close to nature makes everyone in a good mood and it boosts vitamin D levels. And the fresh air tires out children, so that's even better.
But, there is a lot that needs to go into planning a fun, and safe, camping trip for the family. Family campouts require...
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Planning ahead is a must, and one of the vital things included under this heading is that you must ensure beforehand whether there are any unexpected mishaps that might ruin your plans from the outset, eg doing research on trail closures or related important bulletins on the internet prior to commencing on your trip to ensure that the trail(s) you are planning to hike are open.
The reasons for going on a backpacking trip will vary with each individual....
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The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is unique, a high plateau at 11,000 feet. Its nearly flat surface is covered with woodlands and alpine meadows, pockmarked with hundreds of lakes and drained by mountain streams. The wilderness is accessed by a network of trails for hikers and horseback riders alike. A visitor could spend an entire season here and not see all of this magnificent wilderness. This book is the only comprehensive guide to the Flat Tops Wilderness....
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In 2017, approximately 4,000 people spent months studying and planning their epic adventure to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. They paid from $1,500 to $4,000 on equipment, set aside four to seven months of their lives, budgeted $4,000 to $7,000 to spend while hiking, and arranged to get to a trailhead. These activities were all done with the anticipation of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. However, 80% of these people failed!
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Hiking is a great way to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy time with your family. Bringing your kids along can be rewarding for you and for them, but it can also add new challenges and concerns to your trip. Get Your Kids Hiking is loaded with everything you need to know to hit the trail with kids; from gear to simple proven techniques that will make your hike safe and fun. Written with both the novice and the seasoned hiker in mind, Jeff Alt...
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This comprehensive survival guide from the experts at Outdoor Life features essential tips and information for any outdoor adventure.
Whether you're planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, The Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered.
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From fishing weekends...
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Trek Packing Essentials
Filling the Traveling Pack, Top to Bottom
There has never been a more in-depth book on the complete subject of personal travel, whether for day pack, back pack, or full cross country gear. These tactics are intended for creating the most comfortable and easy-access process for preparing a pack for outdoor hiking, but these same rules can be applied to any travel packing job you have. Even if you are just packing a suitcase...
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Are you an urban dweller who wants to escape out into the wilderness and enjoy life's true pleasures safely?
Not sure where to start and what preparations are required before you head outdoors?
Or do you just want to be prepared in case you are on the road trip and your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere?
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This fascinating, 200-page book features the quotes from the best hunting, fishing, and nature writers to ever grace the pages of Sporting Classics. It's laced with poignant passages from hunting stories by Hemingway, Ruark, Roosevelt, and Rutledge. You'll enjoy hundreds of quotes by the greatest fishing writers, including Izaak Walton, Sigurd Olson, Robert Traver, and Roderick Haig-Brown along with the thoughtful words of renowned conservationists...
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At the turn of the twentieth century, an age of booming technology and a rapid reduction of the outdoors, wildlife enthusiast Ernest Thompson Seton called for a renewed interest in outdoor living. If the nation was in need of a dose of nature then, we could certainly benefit from Seton's expert guidance today. With this book, you'll learn to:
•Build a campfire, dam, or birch basket
•Recognize animal tracks, constellations, and all manner of forestry
•Spot...
14) Just a Long Walk
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Pressing the reset button on your life isn't easy. When James Gibson realized he was heading in the wrong direction, he set out on a hiking journey that changed his life. His is a universal story, not just a backpacking story. Overcoming fears and phobias while awakening to the possibility of a better life, he takes us on a special trip to the mountains, a place he calls his gym and his church. His odyssey includes introspection, discovery, memorable...
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It's just a trail. 2660 miles of dirt, sand, gravel, granite, lava and pine needles. It cares not who treads on its ever changing surface. Its very existence depends on the footsteps of those who navigate its pathway. Reaching the end of this 2-foot wide track a person finds themselves at the end of something that goes on in every aspect of their life. A deep inner emotion grips at your soul, one that can only be understood by those who have also...
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The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Guide
"If you are serious about survival, this book is required reading." ―Alan Kay, winner of Alone, season 1 (History Channel) and coauthor of Decline and Decay: Strategies for Surviving the Coming Unpleasantness
#1 Bestseller in Caving & Spelunking and Hiking & Camping Instructional
Former Special Forces Operator and Instructor, Joshua Enyart, provides essential skills and a step-by-step wilderness survival...
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Take an unforgettable journey on the Appalachian Trail with Bill Jack. After he turned 70 years of age, and without any hiking experience, Bill decided to try long distant hiking. Little did he know that he had picked one of the most difficult long distant hikes in the world. Besides being entertained, you will find out with Bill, what the Appalachian Trail is really like, why millions of people head there every year and the many unique ways people...
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An easy and fun introduction to the essential outdoor skill of bushcraft whittling.
Bushcraft whittling-the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements-requires no special tools or complex techniques, and you can practice on just about any wood that comes to hand. Plus, being able to make your firewood tinder, tent pegs, walking sticks, roasting sticks, digging tools, and more can be a lifesaver on the trail.
In Bushcraft Whittling,...
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Washington is a dynamic state to say the least. It's amazing how quickly the landscape can change; fires rage in the summer, closing trails and burning huge swaths of forest, bridges get washed away in massive floods, and avalanches knock trees over like matchsticks, taking out entire sections of trail with them. The second edition of Day and Section Hikes Pacific Crest Trail: Washington, by local author Adrienne Schaefer provides hikers with updated...
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Take an exhilarating ride on the sled runners behind a dog team across 1,000 miles of the Iditarod sled dog race. Crossing Alaska's vast and remote wilderness, you will understand what the Iditarod is really like. As the sled dogs move you silently across Alaska's massive landscapes, you will be overwhelmed with the size and beauty of it all. In addition, you will find out what these amazing sled dogs are capable of. At the same time, you will be...
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