Mastering the Trails: A Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Excellence

Mastering the Trails: A Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Excellence
Author: Stephen Holiday
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 103
Release:
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Embark on a transformative journey through the wilderness with 'Mastering the Trails: A Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Excellence.' From the novice explorer to the seasoned adventurer, this indispensable handbook offers a wealth of knowledge to elevate your hiking experience to new heights. Discover essential skills for gear selection, navigation mastery, and wilderness survival, alongside expert tips for physical conditioning and mental resilience. Delve into the art of environmental stewardship and community connection, as you learn to tread lightly and leave a positive impact on the trails you roam. With insightful chapters covering everything from basic techniques to epic adventures, 'Mastering the Trails' is your ultimate companion for embracing the great outdoors with confidence, competence, and an unwavering spirit of exploration.

Backpacker Long Trails

Backpacker Long Trails
Author: Backpacker Magazine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2017-04-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493028731

WINNER OF THE 2017 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDS (INSTRUCTIONAL CATEGORY) Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker’s Long Trails, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America.

How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: a Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike

How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: a Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
Author: Chris Cage
Publisher:
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Appalachian Trail
ISBN: 9781520300627

Everything you need to know to complete your thru-hike. The AT is a life changing experience and an amazing accomplishment. Half of the battle is proper preparation. This book is everything I wish I would have known before setting off on my thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences. Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash. Know how to allocate 6 months of your time and plan your exit. Master your gear with a massive guide on everything from your spork to your tent. Understand clothing, layering and materials. Hear about what life is really like on the trail. Know which direction to go, when and why. Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail. Learn how to mentally prepare an optimistic framework for the "I-wanna-quit-days". Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury. Prepare yourself for the nutritional needs with food ideas and favorite meal plans. Know the REAL dangers on the AT. "Female Needs" section from AT record-holder Heather 'Anish' Anderson. And a whole lot more...

The Backpacker's Field Manual

The Backpacker's Field Manual
Author: Rick Curtis
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780517887837

Designed to be taken on the trail, "The Backpacker's Field Manual" is an in-depth handbook that provides backpackers of all levels, from beginners to trip leaders, with all the essential information they'll need. 100 line drawings.

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition
Author: Andrew Skurka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 142621796X

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition. A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail. This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.

Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area

Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2010-12-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975712

Longtime San Francisco residents and intrepid hikers David Weintraub and Ben Pease have selected 44 "must-do" trips for hiking, running, and bicycling. Trails range from easy strolls to all-day treks, from 2 to 12 miles, covering the most scenic parks and preserves between Santa Rosa and San Jose. The second edition features new hikes in Muir Woods and the Presidio, more elevation profiles, and at-a-glance information helps you find the best wildflowers, fall color, bird-watching, camping, historic sites, and cool hikes for hot days.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
Author: Jason Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2010
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Helps anyone prepare and plan for a hiking or backpacking adventure, including how to train, shop and pack for the trip, how to live on the trail and what gear is really necessary.

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park
Author: Kent Dannen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493046772

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park features the best hiking throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family-friendly strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways. FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks for more than thirty-five years. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons An index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout GPS coordinates

Hiking Indiana

Hiking Indiana
Author: Phil Bloom
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9780762738434

Written by award-winning outdoor editor and author Phil Bloom, this guide includes more than 70 hikes, ranging from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day backpack trips.

One Night Wilderness: Portland

One Night Wilderness: Portland
Author: Douglas Lorain
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2010-06-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975437

Surrounded by old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and water in nearly all its forms--from the ocean to alpine lakes, glaciers to waterfalls--the Portland area is a short jaunt from boundless adventure opportunities, many of which can be taken in just one night. This book covers the best one- (and a few two-) night hikes within three hours of the city--perfect for hikers seeking a wilderness experience without the commitment of a lengthy backpacking trek. Trips take readers to the lush Olympic Mountains, eerie Mount St. Helens, the thundering Columbia River, and the quirky spires of Three Fingered Jack.