| A Trailside Guide: Hiking & Backpacking Contributor(s): Berger, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393313344 ISBN-13: 9780393313345 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2003 Annotation: Never before have so many Americans wanted to experience the wild corners of the nation's land. Now this complete guide gives them the tools and the skills to do so. Packed with imaginative ideas for the greater enjoyment of day hikes and long-distance treks alike, beginners and pros will benefit from this invaluable guide. Color photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Camping - Sports & Recreation | Hiking - Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills |
| Dewey: 796.51 |
| LCCN: 95005528 |
| Series: Trailside Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.54" W x 8.42" (0.94 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Norton proudly reissues these best-selling guides with fully revised Sources & Resources sections (including where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear technology, wilderness medicine, and first aid; and advances in techniques. You can take it with you: Trailside Guides are designed to be used on the trail. Their handy size makes them easy to take along on outdoor adventures. Picture this: Trailside Guides show you how it's done. Each book has more than 100 color photographs and dozens of informative, full-color technical illustrations you'll refer to again and again. Buying Guide: Each Guide has all the information readers need to make informed decisions about what gear is available, and what they should buy. Step-by-step: Tutorials take readers through every aspect of a given outdoor activity. Each Guide covers planning and preparing for a trip, getting in shape, technique, safety, and first-aid tips, and how to have more fun along the way! Easy to use: Trailside Guides provide information quickly. Every book contains detailed illustrations, information-packed sidebars, and a complete index and bibliography. Technique tips: Any physical activity is more fun when it's done right. Trailside Guides are written by experts and contain lucid explanations that help the reader quickly achieve proficiency. It's a big world out there. Get into it with the Trailside Guides. |
Contributor Bio(s): Berger, Karen: - Karen Berger, author of the best-selling Hiking and Backpacking: A Trailside Guide, has hiked over 15,000 miles, including the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. |