Including trail-proven advice from one of North America's leading authorities on long-distance hiking, Liz "Snorkel" Thomas--the women's speed record holder for the Appalachian Trail--, Backpacker's Long Trails walks you through everything you need to know to conduct an efficient, fun, and safe thru-hike. Whether you're planning to attempt the Pacific Crest Trail, or just your first multi-day long weekend hike, this book will help you plan and prepare for the trip more effectively.
"CHOOSE the right gear, PLAN your ultimate trip, COOK hearty and energizing trail meals, BE PREPARED for emergencies, CONQUER your backpacking adventure."--Cover.
Lightweight Backpacking 101
Some topics included in this guide are: * Gear advice, including backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, ultralight shetlers, and clothing * Gear maintenance and repair * Ultralight tips for novices to gram-counters * Low-impact camping and hiking ...
The book is both inspirational and aspirational as each adventurer tells her story in her own words through featuring their favorite hike, highlighting personal challenges, accomplishments, and philosophy, as well as providing readers with ...
What gear do I need? Where should I NOT have sex when thru-hiking? This book also includes a full list of thru-hiker slang words, as well as four different hikers' gear lists for you to peruse.
For experienced packers, this book is filled with practical tips and inspired ideas on how to update and refine your approach to backpacking based on trends in lightweight gear, high-tech gadgets, changing wilderness rules, and increasing ...
From Johnny's Pond, the Ohlone Trail continues straight on the Jackson Grade Trail and offers ever-vaster views ... Take time to sign the logbook at the Ohlone Trail sign-in panel by the Vallecitos Trail junction (18.5 miles, 1,190').
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If you are interested in lightening your pack a few ounces at a time, this book covers that very subject.
Lie face down on a mat with your arms folded and your hands under your chin. Keeping your feet and hips on the floor, lift your chin and chest about three to five inches off the ground. Hold that pose for 10 seconds, then slowly lower ...