Backpacking 101: Choose the Right Gear, Plan Your Ultimate Trip, Cook Hearty and Energizing Trail Meals, Be Prepared for Emergencies, Conquer Your Bac

Rochfort, Heather Balogh

ISBN 10: 1440595887 / ISBN 13: 9781440595882

Published by Adams Media Corporation, 2017

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1440595887I3N00

Synopsis:

From the creator of the Just a Colorado Gal blog comes a guide to help you plan for a fun backpacking experience.

It’s time to take a hike!

In Backpacking 101, outdoor expert Heather Balogh Rochfort goes step-by-step through the preparation process of hiking—from selecting the right gear to choosing the perfect destination. She also provides useful information for out on the trail, including how to

-Properly read a topographic map
-Set up an environmentally friendly campsite
-Safely interact with wildlife
-Handle being lost in the woods

With Backpacking 101 in your bag, you can be prepared for whatever comes your way during your trek—no matter what skill level you are. It’s the perfect resource for anyone ready for an outdoor adventure!

About the Author: Colorado native Heather Balogh Rochfort is an adventurer, a writer, and an author. In 2005 she founded Just A Colorado Gal, now one of the top outdoor blogs in Colorado and ranked as one of the five most popular hiking blogs on the internet by USA Today. She is also a freelance writer with bylines at BACKPACKER, Outside, The Red Bulletin, SNEWS, and more. As an outdoor advocate, she is passionate about the rejuvenating powers of the wild and encourages people to get outside in the hopes that they will love the outdoors as much as she does. Visit her online at JustAColoradoGal.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Backpacking 101: Choose the Right Gear, Plan...
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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