Hiking and Backpacking

by Ellen Dudley and Eric Seaborg

This tells readers, whatever their age, experience or fittness level how to become happy and confident hikers. The book provides information on: what to wear; equipment and food recommendations; packing tips; exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles and prevent injury; worldwide trail destinations; and adventures for trail veterans.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873225066
• ISBN13: 9780873225069
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Little Hiker's Companion!

This book is a great value to carry, good size and easy to pack along. In addition to the usual info about equipment, safety, and best places, I really appreciated the tips on such things as breaking in boots, going with children, picking a campsite, and "Can I Carry All That?" (title of one section)! There is a lot here!: Info on British, European, Australian trails and The Himalayas, in addition to U.S. destinations! Sections on Mountaineering, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Off-Trail Travel, and Orienteering. A great resource in the back on where to get maps. These authors did a fine piece of work in this one little book!