Fully updated and revised, this new edition now includes trails in the South San Juan Wilderness Area, adding up to more than forty comprehensive trail descriptions for Colorado's Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas.
Lighten up!: a complete handbook for light and ultralight back…
by Ladigin, Don
fromFalcon guide
Lighten up!: a complete handbook for light and ultralight back…
by Ladigin, Don
fromFalcon guide
Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack.
"Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack."--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to backpacking and hiking that includes information on finding the proper gear, preparing for a hike, taking precautions against injury and illness, and learning the basic techniques required for dayhiking and short backpacking trips.
Beginner guides that explore the basics of the chosen sport. Included is information about equipment, safety, along with reader-friendly down to earth text.
This featherweight little book will keep you out of trouble in the wilds by helping you made decisions like a veteran wilderness traveler. Get the most from the food and gear you carry on your back, and make your trip safer, more comfortable, and more fun.