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Author : Peter Barnes
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Backpacking
ISBN : 0706373634
Author : Glenn Randall,Outward Bound, Inc
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Backpacking
ISBN : OCLC:51892393
Author : Glenn Randall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762793921
A comprehensive guidebook, backed by the renowned program Outward Bound, to aid outdoors lovers into the area of backpacking.
Author : Glenn Randall
Publisher : FalconGuides
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762778555
A comprehensive guidebook, backed by the renowned program Outward Bound, to aid outdoors lovers into the area of backpacking.
Author : Glenn Randall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762789405
Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route-finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from author Glenn Randall’s rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you are looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, the third edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.
Author : Jeffrey Isaac
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762792788
It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This includes a logical, commonsense approach to injury and illness that takes into account the unique aspects of the wilderness setting. This comprehensive reference book, based on the Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, clearly explains essential diagnostics and first aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries, including general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first aid methods for outdoor situations. It is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors.
Author : Molly Absolon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762792764
Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying meal for your next outdoor adventure. About Outward Bound: Outward Bound is the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for teens, adults and professionals. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization and expedition school that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through active learning expeditions that inspire character development, self-discovery and service both in and out of the classroom. Outward Bound excels in curricula developed for struggling teens, groups with specific health, social or educational needs and business and professional organizations.
Author : Bob Barton
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Outdoor recreation
ISBN : 0706375742
Author : Chris Townsend
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071460132
"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere."—Backpack (UK) This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys—such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit What clothing to take on the trail Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices And much more Now in its third edition, The Backpacker's Handbook also covers desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure trekking in distant corners of the globe. Indeed, there is little about backpacking Chris Townsend does not cover. This trusted reference will prepare you for the challenges and excitement of backpacking the wilderness. "A clear and comprehensive primer on backpacking gear. Townsend's knowledge is immense."—Sierra "Belongs in every bookcase dealing with outdoor topics. . . . Chockablock full of useful, practical, commonsense info. . . . If you tramp the outdoors, get this book."—Maine Sportsman "For those thinking of taking a backpack journey, The Backpacker's Handbook is required reading."—Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Author : Charles Campbell
Publisher : Amphoto Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Photography
ISBN : 081743609X
Whether you're on an afternoon hike or scaling the Himalayas, backpacking adventures are ideal for taking spectacular pictures. This book covers all the rigors of living and photographing outdoors, from protecting equipment to shooting on the move.
Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493053094
Outward Bound Canoeing Handbook is a handy, illustrated resource on the fundamentals of canoeing, including solid instruction on all aspects of canoeing, from types of canoes to equipment choices, paddle and on-the-water techniques, safety tips, and more. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying canoe trip for your next outdoor adventure.
Author : Glenn Randall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493047994
Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, this new edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear of the most common route-finding errors and passes on an array of tips drawn from author Glenn Randall’s rich store of experience in the wild. Whether you are looking for a beginner course on outdoor navigation or want to sharpen your skills before heading back into the wilderness, the fourth edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook will prove invaluable.
Author : Jeff Isaac
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1558216820
Treat everything from a sprain to a life-threatening injury; updated Z99 the latest techniques
Author : Rick Curtis
Publisher : Crown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781400053094
This thoroughly researched yet accessible backpacking book offers a complete view of backpacking today, exploring everything from how to plan a trip and select gear to emergency procedures and first-aid care in the field A revised, updated, and comprehensive guide to backpacking with a complete view of modern-day backpacking, The Backpacker’s Field Manual covers the best in gear, first aid, and Leave No Trace camping, and also includes chapters dedicated to trip planning, cooking and nutrition, hygiene and water purification, and more. Whether you’re about to set off on your first hike or have been camping for decades, The Backpacker’s Field Manual is an indispensable guide for trip planning strategies and also works as a quick reference on the trail for: • Back-country skills: how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle, and more—with over one hundred illustrations to guide you • Tricks of the trail: time-tested practical lessons learned along the way • Going ultra-light: downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up Every traveler knows that space in a backpack is limited, so on your next trip, carry the only guide you'll ever need—this one—and take to the great outdoors with confidence.
Author : Priest, Simon,Gass, Michael
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492547860
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Third Edition, details the art and science of adventure leadership. This thorough update of the groundbreaking text covers the latest research, issues, and trends in adventure education and provides a new model for building core competencies.
