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Information and encouragement for novice hikers and for those who have hiked previously and wish to begin again. Gear: what you need, and need to know; conditioning and health; what to bring, wear, and eat; backcountry camping; basic hiking first-aid kit; animal encounter information; journaling and recording your favorite trips; women's hiking information; plus many hiking and backpacking insider tips.
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"For anyone who spends time in the backcountry, understanding not only what sorts of dangers you can run into out there but also exactly what those risks can do to you is part of being a smart, well informed outdoor traveler. The author breaks down the perils that can befall hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are animal encounters, weather events (lightning strikes), parasites (giardia), biting insects (bees/wasps), winter hazards...
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Disasters strike every day, but despite the best laid plans you may find yourself in one with only the clothes on your back and without a well packed first-aid kit. In Essential Survival Gear, J. Morgan Ayres explains in detail what you need to have when a dire emergency occurs, wherever you are, whoever you are. Ayres-a former Green Beret, martial arts master, and wilderness and urban survivalist-explains his four-layer concept (clothing, day bag,...
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"Take a walk into the wild darkness. Learn how to call for owls, walk like a fox and expand your sensory perceptions. Wild Nights Out is a hands-on guide for those who wish to take kids (of all ages) outdoors for an adventurous, fun, even slightly scary nighttime nature experience. Parents, grandparents, teachers and nature educators alike will find here a wealth of unique activities to explore the natural world from dusk till dawn. Alongside games,...
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