Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking & Backpacking - Softcover

Book 10 of 11: Start-Up Sports series

Werner, Doug

 
9781458785411: Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking & Backpacking
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1458785416 ISBN 13: 9781458785411
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2012

Synopsis

Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included.

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Review

"Start-Up Sports tackles the hottest sports. These inexpensive titles are forthright and simple, with good illustrations and social pointers." --"Library Journal"

About the Author

Doug Werner is the author of several books in the Start-Up Sports series, including "Bowler's Start-Up," "Boxer's Start-Up," "Golfer's Start-Up," and "Snowboarder's Start-Up." He has been interviewed on CNN, and his books have appeared on ESPN. He lives in San Diego, California.

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Publisher
ReadHowYouWant
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1458785416
ISBN 13 
9781458785411
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
204

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9781884654107: Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Start-Up Sports): 10

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