Wilderness Basics: Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
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Book Overview
A classic handbook for the outdoor novice--extensively updated to reflect new trends in wilderness recreation. * New chapters on mountain biking, Leave No Trace strategies, and avoiding dangerous encounters with wild animals * Wilderness instructors address the real questions of people heading into the backcountry for the first time Instructors for the Wilderness Basics Course of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have taught tens of thousands of people how to enjoy the wilderness. Now they have updated their indispensable guide to backcountry adventure--from planning a trip and selecting gear to fitting a backpack and practicing first aid. Additional new material includes GPS use and sample menus utilizing the latest food products on the market.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898868149
ISBN13:9780898868142
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Mountaineers Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:2.60 lbs.
Dimensions:8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"
Customer Reviews
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Great wilderness guide!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Please note that the three reviews showing which are dated 2001 are obviously for the previous edition of this volume. This 3rd edition volume published in 2004 - please disregard these reviews!!! Thank you.
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