Backpacker's Start-Up by Doug Werner
Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included.
"Start-Up Sports tackles the hottest sportsThese inexpensive titles are forthright and simple, with good illustrations and social pointers." -- Library Journal
Doug Werner is the author of the 13 books in the Start-Up Sports series, which includes In-Line Skater's, Bowler's, Golfer's, Fencer's, Boxer's, Backpacker's, and Skateboarder's Start-Up. He lives in San Diego, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781884654107 |
| ISBN 10 | 188465410X |
| Title | Backpacker's Start-Up |
| Author | Doug Werner |
| Series | Start-Up Sports Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tracks Publishing,U.S. |
| Year published | 1999-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |