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The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
by Mark Harvey
$14.95
2nd edition © 1999 NOLS, Simon & Schuster
6” x 9”, 268 pages |
The NOLS Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of NOLS curriculum to outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. With the latest information on equipment and backcountry camping and hiking techniques, this second edition is a compilation of tried-and-true NOLS skills and methods tested and practiced by students and instructors in the backcountry for more than 40 years. Learning through experience has always been top priority at NOLS, and Harvey's book contains valuable information for anyone interested in experiencing the backcountry.
This classic wilderness handbook maintains time-tested NOLS practices while also setting out to address some of today's most pressing backcountry issues. In addition, great photographs, creative illustrations, and useful lists make this wilderness handbook a must-have item for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Includes:
- Selecting equipment—including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents.
- The latest Leave No Trace camping techniques
- Traveling safely and sensibly—including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain
- Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals
- Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams
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