Wilderness Basics: Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)

Additional Wilderness Basics: Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) Information

*New chapters on mountain biking, Leave No Trace strategies, and avoiding dangerous encounters with wild animals *Wilderness instructors address the real questions of people heading into the backcountry for the first time

Instructors for the Wilderness Basics Course of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have taught tens of thousands of people how to enjoy the wilderness. Now they have updated their indispensable guide to backcountry adventure--from planning a trip and selecting gear to fitting a backpack and practicing first aid. Additional new material includes GPS use and sample menus utilizing the latest food products on the market.

What Customers Say About Wilderness Basics: Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics):

Please note that the three reviews showing which are dated 2001 are obviously for the previous edition of this volume. This 3rd edition volume published in 2004 - please disregard these reviews. Thank you.

Also, the book is starting to show signs of age, especially in the chapter on equipment - example; GPS navigation is not covered in the book. I found this to be a decent source of information on basic hiking and backpacking skills, but felt it was somewhat lacking in detail. I picked up a few good tips here and there, but anyone looking for detailed information on the topics covered in this book would be better off looking elsewhere. A revised or new addition should solve this problem. A good book, but not outstanding.

Although Wilderness Basics covers the essential topics regarding roughing it in the outdoors, it lacks sufficient detail for novice campers. There are some topics that are informative, and campers should know them, but I was looking for a book to keep in my pack for reference. The authors should have added more depth to the gear section, particularly about tents. Furthermore, they failed to adequately discuss weatherproofing for tents, a definite basic for me. This book was not it. Happy travels.

Although Wilderness Basics covers the essential topics regarding roughing it in the outdoors, it lacks sufficient detail for novice campers. There are some topics that are good, and campers should no them, but I was looking for a book to keep in my pack for reference. The authors should have added more depth to the gear section, particularly about tents. Furthermore, they failed to adequately discuss weatherproofing for tents. This book was not it. Happy travels.