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Author
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
On a backpacking trip with her aunt and uncle, a young girl collects rocks while hiking in the forest, by the river, and at the lake, but when her pack becomes too heavy too carry, she finds the perfect solution.
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The Complete Guide to Backpacking combines and distills the most useful and relevant skills necessary for backpacking in one guide, from Backpacker magazine. From detailed descriptions of what to pack and how to pack it, to navigation and campsite cooking, to managing outdoor hazards and more, The Complete Guide to Backpacking is the resource for Backpacking-related know-how.
5) Hiking
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media, an imprint of Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hiking tells you how you can take part in this exciting sports. It describes the equipment you need to get started, and the skills you'll need to develop. And it explains how to stay safe during this challenging activity--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"You know there's nothing quite like spending time with nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides: Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail, "--Amazon.com.
11) Dogs & water
Author
Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"Dogs and Water "chronicles a piece of a lonely journey, without origin or destination. A young man wandering a nameless path has only a stuffed bear as a companion, which inertly endures his desperation, anger, and musings along the way. The landscape is cold and bleak with few landmarks, and offers only precarious encounters with animals and armed men. These interactions are rife with instinct, the drive for survival, and human ethics concerning...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
The University of Tennessee Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Complete with directions, distances, descriptions, and maps, Backpacking Tennessee is divided into four sections that together outline forty overnight hikes across West Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, the Cumberland Plateau, and East Tennessee and the Appalachian Mountains. The trails Molloy has chosen to highlight are a mix of well-known hikes and lesser-known areas, ranging in distance and difficulty for both novice hikers and experienced backpackers....
Publisher
Earthchild Productions
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"On a trip around the world, everyday feels like Saturday. A Map for Saturday reveals a world of long-term, solo travel through the stories of trekkers in 20 countries on four continents. The documentary finds backpackers helping neglected Thai tsunami victims. It explains why Nepal's guesthouses are empty and Brazil's stoplights are ignored. But at its core, Saturday tracks the emotional arc of extrlong-term travelers; teenagers and senior citizens...
Author
Language
English
Description
"An annual backpacking trip has deadly consequences in a chilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Lost Night and The Herd. Emily is having the time of her life--she's in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever. But on the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. Kristen says the cute backpacker...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A hiker's inspirational bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of our nation's one hundred best mountain trails. America's mountain trails lure us to exquisite heights, from the Atlantic Coast in Maine, to the Pacific edge in California and the Northwest. These rugged yet seductive pathways call to all who seek both solace and adventure, whether out for a day hike or an extended backpacking expedition. America's Great Mountain...
Author
Series
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack"--
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