Hiking (Adventure Sports)

by JacquesMarais (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.47

  Whether your preference for hiking is for an easy walk in the woods or a multi-day effort in the wilderness, there are certain things you need to know in order to make the most of the experience. This title is an introduction to a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages throughout the western world. It provides the information that you should need for a safe and pleasant walk. Chapters deal with: how to plan anything, from an overnight trail in bedded huts to an expedition requiring you to be more self-sufficient; how to assess your fitness level for the trail you have in mind; respecting the natural environment; gear requirements; simple navigations and essential first aid and setting up and maintaining a campsite. Specialist skills and activities such as fording fast-flowing rivers, walking in snow and ice and hiking with dogs are also covered. The guide concludes with a brief description of selected trails in Europe, the Americas, Africa, South-East Asia and Australasia - just enough to whet the appetite and make the reader want to get out there . Throughout the text is supported by inspiring photographs and specially commissioned illustrations to emphasize details or highlight attractions that the wilderness holds for those who choose to explore it.