Soft Paths by Bruce Hampton and David Cole $14.95 3rd edition © 2003 NOLS, Stackpole Books5 1/4" x 8 1/4", 225 pages

Introducing legions of wilderness worshippers to the gospel of treading lightly on the land, NOLS presents Soft Paths as a major contribution to that effort. This well-written and easy to read book details minimum impact techniques for a wide variety of environments. Any outdoor person (frontcountry or backcountry, veteran or neophyte) can do a better job when enjoying wildlands, and this book will show you not only how but, more importantly, why.

Want to learn where to hike? Or how to dig a cat hole? Or the best place to camp without establishing a new site? Just what the heck should I do with those slimy food orts at the bottom of my cookpot near the top of some peak? Take a read of NOLS Soft Paths and you'll find out.

Included in this new edition:

• Details of new laws that affect outdoor enthusiasts
• New research into the public’s use of the wilderness
• Updated information on waste disposal, fire building, and many other topics
• Specific advice tailored to a variety of environments, from deserts to arctic tundra

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