The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide - by Mark Harvey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The classic backpacker's handbook--revised and updated--providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors.</b> <p/>The <i>Wilderness Guide</i> brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone--from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: <p/>-Selecting equipment--including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents <p/>-The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques <p/>-Traveling safely and sensibly--including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain <p/>-Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals <p/>-Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams <p/>Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the <i>Wilderness Guide</i> is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Money</i> magazine The Harvard of the wilderness schools.<br><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> Remarkably packed with information on everything from renting topographical maps to baking bread over a campfire...The only guide most backpackers will ever need.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The National Outdoor Leadership School conducts outdoor adventure programs at eight branches throughout the world; its headquarters are in the foot-hills of Wind River Range in Lander, Wyoming.
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