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Book Synopsis NOLS Winter Camping by : John Gookin
Download or read book NOLS Winter Camping written by John Gookin and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005-01-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
Download or read book NOLS Cookery written by Claudia Pearson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Bestselling NOLS cookbook * An update to the classic guide to backcountry cooking * New section on lightweight backpacking * Covers menu and ration planning, packaging, preparing a fire, and site maintenance * Also available for the backcountry--NOLS Cookery: Field Edition
Book Synopsis Winter Backpacking by : Ben Shillington
Download or read book Winter Backpacking written by Ben Shillington and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backpacking in the winter months can be exhilarating, refreshing, and--with the help of this book--remarkably safe and comfortable too! All it takes is some good planning and learning some tricks to keep warm, dry and happy.
Download or read book NOLS Soft Paths written by David Cole and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Leave No Trace, minimum impact skills and ethics • New research and field experience prescribe better minimum-impact techniques for wilderness use • Expanded information on camping practices • How far you should camp from water, where to pitch your tent, how to build a fire or if you should build one in the first place • Respecting and caring for wildlands, doing your part to protect our limited resources and future recreation opportunities • Trampling, litter, waste disposal, fire use, wildlife health, and protecting cultural resources
Book Synopsis Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, Revised and Even Better! by : Allen O'bannon
Download or read book Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, Revised and Even Better! written by Allen O'bannon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following up on the phenomenal success of their backcountry ski and backpacking books, Allen O’Bannon and Mike Clelland here provide a thoroughly revised and updated edition of their likewise popular Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, which first appeared in 1998. For anyone who’s ever yearned to master the subtleties of the telemark turn, this book includes more than 120 clear, concise telemark tips complemented by often hilarious and always helpful illustrations. For beginners and experts alike, it is a must for tele-skiers who really want to shred. In the decade since the original publication of Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, telemark skiing has evolved enormously. It’s entered a modern era, and this new edition reflects the new gear, the new teaching, and the new style of tele-skiing.
Book Synopsis Ultralight Winter Travel by : Justin Lichter
Download or read book Ultralight Winter Travel written by Justin Lichter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their knowledge to form the most comprehensive companion for traveling farther with less weight. Ultralight Winter Travel focuses on all of the skills and techniques that winter adventurists would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for winter travelers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Topics like: how to predict weather patterns, how to keep your pack light without sacrificing the essentials, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that which may otherwisehave turned them back.
Book Synopsis Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by : Mike Clelland
Download or read book Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book written by Mike Clelland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspriring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.
Book Synopsis Complete Guide to Winter Camping by : Kevin Callan
Download or read book Complete Guide to Winter Camping written by Kevin Callan and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to enjoying winter camping in warmth and comfort. Complete guide to winter camping offers advice on selecting a four-season tent and constructing other types of shelter, maintaining personal hygiene and cooking the cold, choosing a sleep system and getting the right warm clothing to properly enjoy winter"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Packraft Handbook written by Luc Mehl and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Download or read book NOLS Games written by Helen Wilson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing games while on courses is a part of the NOLS life, and course leaders are great resources for games that work—those that are popular and are used year after year. This book contains 100 tried-and-true, field-tested games collected from and vetted by NOLS instructors: getting-to-know-you games, name games, team games for encouraging cooperation and leadership, games on the trail and in the water, and brain/creative/word games.
Book Synopsis AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping by : Yemaya Maurer
Download or read book AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping written by Yemaya Maurer and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find everything you need to plan a safe and fun winter hiking or camping trip. The authors share practical advice on winter gear, clothing, navigation, and trip planning.
Book Synopsis Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring by : Molly Absolon
Download or read book Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring written by Molly Absolon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.
Book Synopsis Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book by : Allen O'bannon
Download or read book Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book written by Allen O'bannon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001-04-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dynamic duo has done it again! Following up on the incredible success of their two previous bestsellers, Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book and Really Cool Telemark Tips, these two National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructors and hardcore backcountry fanatics once again combine their years of experience into a hilarious and vastly informative book on the art of backpacking. Fans know how Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland play off each other to provide a one-two punch that makes readers laugh and learn at the same time. Beginning backpackers will cherish the advice, and experts who think they know it all are guaranteed to pick up a few tricks from this book -- while the entertainment value alone is worth the price. From day-hiking to extended expeditions, this book covers the whole spectrum of backpacking adventrue and is certain to become a classic of the genre. Allen O'Bannon is a senior NOLS instructor who writes books to support his ski habit. Mike Clelland! is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied Mad magazine rather than go to art school. When not teaching NOLS classes, they live in Idaho, in the shadow of the Tetons.
Book Synopsis NOLS Bear Essentials by : John Gookin
Download or read book NOLS Bear Essentials written by John Gookin and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-06-14 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them. Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears. Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats.
Download or read book Snow Travel written by Mike Zawaski and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Ascending" from Snow Travel (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * A must-have guide for those extending their hiking season during spring and fall months, looking for additional information on safe snow hiking * Features 50 black & white photos and 15 illustrations * An easy-to-use guide for safe travel over snow for all outdoor recreationists Knowing how to travel on snow is an essential skill for many hikers, climbers, peak baggers, and skiers/snowboarders. Snow Travel: Skills for Climbing, Hiking, and Moving Across Snow (Mountaineers Outdoor Experts Series) is a comprehensive how-to book covering all the essential techniques for kicking steps, using crampons, and using an ice ax for going up, traversing, resting, and descending snow. Author Mike Zawaski, a longtime climber and instructor with the Colorado Outward Bound School brings a whole new level of detail to the art and skill of kicking steps and using your ice ax to help you travel safely and efficiently on snow. You will find detailed descriptions of techniques not found together in other books including: climbing over a lip, the decision-making process, how to choose a route, snow hazards, putting on and removing skis on a steep slope, self-arresting with ski poles, and much more.
Book Synopsis The Backpacker's Guide by : Kate Spencer
Download or read book The Backpacker's Guide written by Kate Spencer and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Becoming Odyssa by : Jennifer Pharr Davis
Download or read book Becoming Odyssa written by Jennifer Pharr Davis and published by . This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 2010 with the subtitle Epic adventures on the Appalachian Trail.
