Monsters in the Woods by University Of Nevada Press

Monsters in the Woods by University Of Nevada Press

Despite America's enthusiasm for outdoors activities like hiking and backpacking, most books on these subjects focus on adults. Backpacking, however, is an ideal activity for the entire family. Tim Hauserman, who is both an experienced outdoors guide and the father of two daughters, now offers a handbook for parents who would like to introduce their children to backpacking and camping. Hauserman provides practical, humorous advice for families new to the outdoors and for trail-savvy parents planning to take their children along for the first time: how to prepare, what to bring, who carries what, how far to walk, what to do in camp, safety precautions, dealing with mishaps, and proper trail and campground etiquette. He includes guidance about appropriate distances and pack weights for every age level of child, as well as tips about backpacking with an infant and bringing the family dog along on the adventure. He even suggests appealing destinations in the Sierra Nevada appropriate for various age groups and recounts some of his (and his daughters') favorite hikes. Hauserman's down-to-earth encouragement is based on decades of backpacking and camping with his own children, their friends, and other groups of youngsters. He is candid about his experiences and the lessons he learned from his own mistakes and how he dealt with them. Ultimately, the reward of sharing a special adventure and the peace and beauty of the outdoors makes all the effort worthwhile.

"The best part about backpacking is when you get there and you take off your backpack (finally!) and you see the beautiful view" - Twelve-year-old girl "You only need one set of clothes for two weeks, and you can spend a whole day lying on the beach - and that's a full day." - Fifteen-year-old boy "I like jumping off cliffs and climbing volcanoes." - Three-year-old boy"

Tim Hauserman is a professional wilderness guide and outdoors writer. He is the author of The Tahoe Rim Trail: A Complete Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Equestrians and of many articles for outdoors and travel magazines.

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ISBN 13	9780874177114
ISBN 10	0874177111
Titel	Monsters in the Woods
Autor	Hauserman Tim
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	University of Nevada Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-03-30
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