Backpacker's Start-Up by Doug Werner

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.