THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK by Chris Townsend
A guide to equipment and technique which includes information on techniques such as map and compass work and the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys - such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. It also covers desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure trekking.
Written in an easy-flowing style with plenty of illustrations and diagrams!this is an invaluable read for anyone aspiring to live amongst natureWalk 20050502
Chris Townsend (Granton-on-Spey, Scotland), an internationally recognized rough-terrain hiker, is the author of several books, including Wilderness Skiing and Winter Camping and Backpackers Handbook, Second Edition.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780071423205 |
| ISBN 10 | 0071423206 |
| Title | THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK |
| Author | Chris Townsend |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Year published | 2004-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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