Hiking category: 1575 books
Afoot and Afield: Tahoe-Reno
201 Spectacular Outings in the Lake Tahoe Region
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2015
Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe,...
by Ron Adkison
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Taking hikers to some of the most scenic sections of the fabulous Grand Canyon National Park, this book includes short descriptions and maps of seventeen easy day hikes in the park. Hikes in this book are fairly short, usually (but not always) without big hills, and are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails.
by JD Tanner, Ron Adkison, Emily Ressler-Tanner
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Twenty hikes in southern Utah, varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures. This guidebook is for everyone, including families.
Hawaii Trails
Walks Strolls and Treks on the Big Island
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2006
Pele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other...
by Linda Hamilton
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near San Francisco Linda Hamilton details the best hikes within an hour's drive of San Francisco perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes...
Trails of the Angeles
100 Hikes in the San Gabriels
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity...
One Coast To Another
Following Wainwright from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2012
There are ways to begin walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Things that must be done. It's compulsory. It's written in the rules.
First you must stride purposefully to the starting point. You must fill your lungs with a deep breath. You must have a photograph taken next to the sign, monument...
Survival Q & A: Practical Solutions for Staying Alive
Practical Survival Series, #11
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Can you really get water in the desert from a solar still? Should you ever attempt to suture a wound, Rambo- style, in the backcountry? What is the best treatment for a rattlesnake bite? How do you distinguish cougar tracks from dog tracks? Should you drink from your swimming pool during an urban...
Bushcraft Tips & Tools
Practical Survival Series, #7
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2018
Bestselling author and survival instructor Tony Nester delves into recommendations for basic bushcraft gear and tips for increasing your competency in long-term wilderness living. Packed with practical advice taken from the past 27 years of teaching field courses, this manual covers strategies for...
by Robert Paine
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2016
The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival is an excellent resource and foundational guide that covers many topics of going mobile in a survival situation. Especially helpful for the seeker and the new-to-prepping, there are also many great ideas for even the seasoned prepper.
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Bushcraft
The Ultimate Guide to Survival in the Wilderness
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2013
Many have died in the Australian bush who might have lived had they known the appropriate survival skills. Bushcraft covers all areas of survival and camping activities: making ropes and cords, building huts, camp craft, finding food and water, making maps, starting fires, tying knots, and fashioning...
Backpacker Magazine's Backpacking Basics
Planning, Preparing, And Packing
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Bakpacking Basics informs readers about choosing where to go; selecting the appropriate gear; properly packing their equipment; finding their way in the wilderness; and planning easy and tasty meals. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior.
RICH JOHNSON'S GUIDE TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL : How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid: How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid
How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2008
Expert advice on staying safe in the outdoors from one of America’s best-known survival writers
The best way to survive an extreme situation in the wilderness is to avoid it in the first place, says Rich Johnson in this refreshing new guide to outdoor survival skills. Avoiding both the rigid...
NOLS Soft Paths
Enjoying the Wilderness Without Harming It
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2011
• Leave No Trace, minimum impact skills and ethics
• New research and field experience prescribe better minimum-impact techniques for wilderness use
• Expanded information on camping practices
• How far you should camp from water, where to pitch your tent, how to build a fire or if you should...