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The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Harvey, Mark (Author)

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 ISBN: 0684859092     ISBN-13: 9780684859095
Publisher: Touchstone Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 1999
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Annotation: 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 16 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills
- Sports & Recreation | Walking
- Sports & Recreation | Camping
Dewey: 796.510
LCCN: 99021875
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" L (0.70 lbs) 272 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product
Awards: National Outdoor Book Awards, Winner, Instructional, 2000
 
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Publisher Description:
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.

Contributor Bio(s): Harvey, Mark: - 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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