The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide by Mark Harvey

The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide by Mark Harvey

The classic backpacker's handbook--revised and updated--providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors.

The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone--from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers:

-Selecting equipment--including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents

-The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques

-Traveling safely and sensibly--including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain

-Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals

-Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams

Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.

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ISBN 13	9780684859095
ISBN 10	0684859092
Title	The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
Author	Mark Harvey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company)
Year published	1999-07-12
Number of pages	272
Prizes	Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Instructional) 2000
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.