Backpacking and Hiking
A DK Eyewitness Companion, 2005
Beautifully illustrated, chock-full of facts, and up-to-date with pictures of the latest gear and techniques, and destination information for hikes around the world.
This book was published in the UK as "Hiking" and in Spain as "Senderismo." The American edition includes write-ups of more than a hundred US parks and trails; the UK and Spanish editions include more than 100 European parks and trails.
The Hiking Light Handbook
Carry Less, Enjoy More
Mountaineers Books with Backpacker magazine, 2004
This book is written for anyone who has ever lugged a too-heavy pack up a too steep hill.
Contains safe, sane strategies for reducing packweight without sacrificing comfort or safety.
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More Everyday Wisdom
Trail Tested Advice from the Experts
Mountaineers Books with Backpacker magazine, 2002
This books assumes you got a little bit of trail mileage -- and a lot of questions. Based on hundreds of questions hikers have asked in lectures, on the trail, and via letters and the Internet.
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Hiking the Triple Crown
How to Hike America's Longest Trails
Mountaineers, 2001
Only about two dozen people have completed thru-hikes of the Triple Crown -- the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails. Karen is one of them. In this book, she shares the knowledge gleaned from hiking nearly 8,000 miles of some of the best wilderness in America.
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The Pacific Crest Trail
A Hikers Companion
Countryman/
W.W. Norton, 2000
Karen Berger and Daniel R. Smith break the PCT into 18 sections. For each one, they tell you about the route, gear, seasonal considerations, what you'll see (history and natural features), thru-hiker considerations, trailheads, resupplies, best hikes, and thru-hiker info.
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Along the Pacific Crest Trail
Westcliffe, 1998
Karen Berger and Daniel R. Smith tell the story of their 2.700-mile PCT thru-hike. Bart Smith takes photos that bring the trail to life.
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Where the Waters Divide
A 3000-Mile Trek Along America's Continental Divide
Harmony/
Crown 1993; Countryman/W.W. Norton, 1997
Karen Berger and Daniel R. Smith thru-hike the 3,000-mile Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada and learn about nature, history, local politics, environmental issues, and the kindness of strangers.
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Everyday Wisdom
1001 Expert Tips for Hikers
Mountaineers, 1997
Written in co-operation with Backpacker magazine, this book contains useful tips on everything from outdoor cooking to repairing broken gear in the field. Covers basic skills and a host of in-field improvisations.
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Hiking and Backpacking
A Complete Guide
W.W. Norton, 1995
New release of updated edition: October 2002
Written in cooperation with PBS's award-winning TV show, Trailside, this is one of the best-selling hiking books in America. Covers planning, food, destinations, gear, camping, and more. More than 125,000 copies in print.
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Advanced Backpacking
A Trailside Guide
W.W. Norton, 1997
Sequel to Hiking and Backpacking with more indepth info about winter, long-distance, leading groups, foreign trips, foul weather, and alpine hiking.
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Scuba Diving
A Complete Guide
W.W. Norton, 2000
The only YMCA/
Scuba-sanctioned guide to the wonders of the underwater world. Trailside's Scuba Diving is a comprehensive diving guide that covers the information standard in all certification courses, with chapters on gear, dive planning, safety and first aid, the science of diving and how it affects the human body, diving techniques, the underwater environment, using dive tables and computers.
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Pocket Idiot's Guide to Piano Chords
Alpha Books/Penguin, 2006
Want to play piano without really trying? Sorry, I can't teach you that. But I can make it easier for you. Learn how to make basic chords, and you can play your favorite songs from lead sheets and fake books. Covers basic music reading, chord construction, and how to develop a simple arrangement.
