Winter in the Wilderness: A Field Guide to Primitive Survival Skills

by Jon Ulrich

Camping or backpacking in winter is appealing for many who enjoy the serenity of wilderness settings without the crowds and bustle of the summer season. But as rewarding as they can be, these outings require special preparation and a different set of skills than are necessary at other times of the year. Snowfall can quickly cover one's tracks and make orientation difficult. Hypothermia is insidious, and rapidly changing weather conditions can become...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801479959
• ISBN13: 9780801479953
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher