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- Book Title
- Hiking and Backpacking (Outdoor Adventures)
- ISBN
- 9780736068017
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
0736068015
ISBN-13
9780736068017
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60335407
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Hiking and Backpacking
Language
English
Subject
Special Interest / Adventure, Outdoor Skills, General, Hiking
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Sports & Recreation
Series
Outdoor Adventures Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2007-020356
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
796.51
Table Of Content
Preface Part I. Preparing for a Hiking or Backpacking Adventure Chapter 1. Going Hiking and Backpacking Briget Tyson Eastep and Marni Goldenberg What's Hiking All About? What's Backpacking All About? In Between Day Hiking and Backpacking Taking Care of Yourself, Your Companions, and the Environment Where to Go? Conclusion Chapter 2. Getting Fit for Hiking and Backpacking Denise Mitten Fitness Benefits of Hiking and Backpacking Components of Physical Fitness Overall Wellness Matching Fitness to Trips Getting Fit for Backpacking Conclusion Chapter 3. Footwear, Clothing, and Gear Scott Jordan and Christine Cashel Basic Rules for Purchasing Gear Feet First Dressing for Outdoors Selecting and Using Day Packs and Backpacks Food and Water: Eating on the Trail First Aid Kit Essentials for the Day Hiker Gear Considerations for Overnight and Longer Trips Gear Function and Maintenance Conclusion Chapter 4. Getting Trail Ready: Finding Your Way Hugh Gibson and Jerel Cowan Planning the Route Using a Map, Compass, and More Permits and Paperwork Getting to the Trailhead Managing Risk Conclusion Chapter 5. Trail Safety and Survival Skills Bruce Martin and Scott A. Robertshaw Trail Safety Wilderness First Aid Emergencies, Rescues, and Survival Conclusion Part II. On the Trail Chapter 6. Hiking Basics Timothy W. Kidd and Jennifer Marie Hazelrigs Walking Techniques Trail Manners Maintaining Energy Levels Strategies for Various Terrains and Environments Descending and Climbing Crossing Streams and Rivers Conclusion Chapter 7. Hiking Adventures Jennifer L. Hinton, Jim Lustig, and Briget Tyson Eastep Types of Hiking Adventures Hiking Environments and Seasons Additional Considerations for Day Hiking Conclusion Chapter 8. Basics of Backcountry Camping Andrew Jerome Bobilya and Brad Daniel Before Camping Selecting a Campsite Factors Involved in Setting Up Camp Cooking Sleeping Breaking Camp Conclusion Chapter 9. Planning Your Backpacking Experience Jack Drury Thinking Through the Planning Process Trip Planning and Length Planning Considerations Special Considerations Conclusion References Resources Success Checks About the Contributors
Synopsis
Through Hiking and Backpacking , you can -discover the essentials to prepare for your adventure, -learn the basic skills and techniques from master teachers, -find tips and insights regarding equipment and gear, -test your knowledge with questions at the end of each chapter, and -learn to use the Web to find great trails and adventures. Hiking and backpacking are great leisure-time activities. But before heading out, you need to know how to ensure a safe, environmentally sound, and enjoyable hiking and backpacking experience. Hiking and Backpacking covers all that, and much more! Through this book you will learn how to -prepare yourself physically for the rigors of hiking and camping; -select and prepare the right equipment, gear, clothing, and footwear; -manage risks and work to maintain safety while on the trail; and -use good trail etiquette and proper hiking, backpacking, and camping techniques. Master teachers take you step by step through the preparation, skills, and techniques you need to know for a successful adventure. They provide you with practical tips in all these areas, and they also supply you with Web addresses to help you plan your hiking and backpacking adventures throughout the world. This practical book presents all the essential information you need for hiking, overnight camping, and backpacking. Part I prepares you for your adventure with the necessary background knowledge, fitness basics, equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, safety, and survival skills. In part II , you build your basic techniques and skills so you can embark on your first trek and subsequent adventures of increasing difficulty. Starting with easy day trips, you move on to more challenging hikes, overnight camping, and extended backpacking adventures as well as adventures that include groups, families, and dogs. Throughout the book, expert guides offer technique, consumer, and safety tips from their extensive experience. Web sites help you explore the world of outdoor adventure. Use Hiking and Backpacking to lead you on new trails, explore new places, and join other hiking and backpacking enthusiasts all over the world in one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities. Around each bend in a trail is a perfect moment waiting to happen--and this book will prepare you to take full advantage of that moment! Outdoor Adventure Series Want to go on outdoor adventures of canoeing, kayaking, hiking and backpacking, and rock climbing? Start today with the Outdoor Adventures series. This practical series provides you with the essential information to get ready and go. The Outdoor Adventure series is designed to prepare you with instruction in the basic techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure in no time., Through Hiking and Backpacking , you can -discover the essentials to prepare for your adventure, -learn the basic skills and techniques from master teachers, -find tips and insights regarding equipment and gear, -test your knowledge with questions at the end of each chapter, and -learn to use the Web to find great trails and adventures. Hiking and backpacking are great leisure-time activities. But before heading out, you need to know how to ensure a safe, environmentally sound, and enjoyable hiking and backpacking experience. Hiking and Backpacking covers all that, and much more Through this book you will learn how to -prepare yourself physically for the rigors of hiking and camping; -select and prepare the right equipment, gear, clothing, and footwear; -manage risks and work to maintain safety while on the trail; and -use good trail etiquette and proper hiking, backpacking, and camping techniques. Master teachers take you step by step through the preparation, skills, and techniques you need to know for a successful adventure. They provide you with practical tips in all these areas, and they also supply you with Web addresses to help you plan your hiking and backpacking adventures throughout the world. This practical book presents all the essential information you need for hiking, overnight camping, and backpacking. Part I prepares you for your adventure with the necessary background knowledge, fitness basics, equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, safety, and survival skills. In part II , you build your basic techniques and skills so you can embark on your first trek and subsequent adventures of increasing difficulty. Starting with easy day trips, you move on to more challenging hikes, overnight camping, and extended backpacking adventures as well as adventures that include groups, families, and dogs. Throughout the book, expert guides offer technique, consumer, and safety tips from their extensive experience. Web sites help you explore the world of outdoor adventure. Use Hiking and Backpacking to lead you on new trails, explore new places, and join other hiking and backpacking enthusiasts all over the world in one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities. Around each bend in a trail is a perfect moment waiting to happen--and this book will prepare you to take full advantage of that moment Outdoor Adventure Series Want to go on outdoor adventures of canoeing, kayaking, hiking and backpacking, and rock climbing? Start today with the Outdoor Adventures series. This practical series provides you with the essential information to get ready and go. The Outdoor Adventure series is designed to prepare you with instruction in the basic techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure in no time.
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GV199.5.H55 2008
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