Wilderness Basics

Wilderness Basics
Author: San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2013-09-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594858225

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Animal Encounters" from Wilderness Basics * The standard text for the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s Wilderness Basics Course * Extensive updating throughout, including many new photos More than 100,000 copies of Wilderness Basics have been sold over the years, and this new edition will continue as a training staple for those wanting to build their outdoor skills. It is the text used in the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s signature Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) and is written by chapter members. Updates to this new edition include: * Outdoor Ethics — latest Leave No Trace practices * Conditioning — completely rewritten, with targeted advice for certain health conditions * Outfitting — updates on planning your pack weight, water treatment methods, expanded tent and sleeping system info * Foods and Cooking — new information on how to not dirty a pot, in-the-bag cooking, and Dutch oven cooking * Navigation — completely updated, including information on adjusted declination compasses * Backcountry First Aid — the latest wilderness first aid info, first aid kit materials, and information on the Hantavirus and West Nile Virus * Winter Adventures — added information on predicting changes in backcountry weather There’s more too in this exhaustively updated instructional for outdoor beginners and advanced backpackers, alike. You’ll also appreciate the refreshed appendix of recommended websites for gear and travel info.

Wilderness Navigation

Wilderness Navigation
Author: Bob Burns
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898869538

A classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.

Bushcraft Basics

Bushcraft Basics
Author: Leon Pantenburg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1510751920

Be ready for any emergency, at any time. Could you survive in the wilderness on your own? From clothing recommendations to picking the best firestarter, expert survival instructor Leon Pantenburg shares his immense knowledge of bushcraft and survivalist skills so that anyone—backpackers, preppers, city dwellers, and more—can be ready for a possible emergency. In Bushcraft Survival, Pantenburg delivers practical tips and anecdotes that cater to readers who are looking to improve their outdoor skills and prepare for every potential disaster. Drawing from his personal experience as an avid outdoorsman and years as a journalist, Pantenburg lays out easy-to-follow steps to prep for both short and long-term survival situations. As natural disasters become increasingly present and people continue to rely on reality television shows for survival tips, developing bushcraft abilities is becoming more and more important. In this thorough handbook, Pantenburg covers a wide range of topics, including: Developing a survival mindset Crafting survival kits Choosing clothing best suited to survival Picking materials and objects to help you survive Building a variety of shelters Deciding what survival tools you should pack and which you should leave at home Effectively make a fire using different techniques Filled with time-tested techniques and first-hand experience, Bushcraft Survival is the ideal book for those who want to step up their hiking or camping game, as well as those who are searching for relevant advice on emergency preparedness.

The Outdoor Knots Book

The Outdoor Knots Book
Author: Clyde Soles
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2004-03-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594852162

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A KNOT SAMPLER FROM THE CHAPTER ON "KNOTS FOR HIKING & CAMPING" (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand * Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos * New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explains how to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart by activity. Chapters include Knots Basics (from Tripod Lashing to the Figure 8 Loop), Knots for Hikers and Climbers (from the Prusik knot to the Autoblock), Knots for Canoeists and Kayakers (from the Buntline hitch to the Bowline on a bight), and more. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!

She Explores

She Explores
Author: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1452167672

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide

The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
Author: Mark Harvey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1999-06-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0684859092

A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.

Basic Wilderness Survival Skills, Revised and Updated

Basic Wilderness Survival Skills, Revised and Updated
Author: Bradford Angier
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1493081896

From building fires to building shelters, the best advice from expert survivalist Bradford Angier all in one handy guide, newly revised and updated. For everyone, whether familiar with the outdoors or not, there may come a time when you will need to know how to stay alive in the backcountry. Author Bradford Angier and editor Maryann Karinch set these basic, crucial skills out for you in clear and concise language. The book comprises a broad selection of skills, and both novice and expert alike can master them. Newly revised and updated!

The Complete Wilderness Training Manual

The Complete Wilderness Training Manual
Author: Hugh McManners
Publisher: DK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Survival
ISBN: 9780756628048

A practical guide to mastering outdoor skills and staying alive in challenging environments.

Basic Training for the Wilderness Hunter

Basic Training for the Wilderness Hunter
Author: Maurus Sorg MD MPH
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1490786597

Sport hunting across the United States faces many challenges. It is up to each individual hunter to be the best ambassador that he or she can be. I strongly urge you to step up your hunting to become a wilderness hunter if your personal physician agrees you can do so safely.