Long-Distance Hiking

Feldman, Dan

ISBN 10: 0811712273 / ISBN 13: 9780811712279

Published by Stackpole Books, 2013

About this Item

The how-to book for long-distance hikers who want to finish. Tips to help aspiring long-distance hikers succeed, from determining nutrition of trail foods to dealing with the elements and medical challenges. The first book to catalog the on-trail skills essential to long-distance hiking--setting up camp, dealing with blisters and chafing, avoiding repetitive stress injury. Instructive feedback from thru-hikers on the AT and PCT on gear, food, and more.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Long-Distance Hiking
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811712273
• ISBN 13: 9780811712279
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 11 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Outdoors

About this title

Synopsis

The how-to book for long-distance hikers who want to finish

Tips to help aspiring long-distance hikers succeed, from determining nutrition of trail foods to dealing with the elements and medical challenges

The first book to catalog the on-trail skills essential to long-distance hiking--setting up camp, dealing with blisters and chafing, avoiding repetitive stress injury

Instructive feedback from thru-hikers on the AT and PCT on gear, food, and more

About the Author

A Maine native, Dan Feldman quickly developed an affinity for wilderness and tolerance for flying insects. He has completed thru-hikes of the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails and contributes to Backpacking Light Magazine. Dan is a board-certified pediatric physical therapist and hopes to someday finish the Continental Divide Trail with his body intact and his family in tow.