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www.HikerWriter.ComEveryday Wisdom 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers by Karen Berger Published by the Mountaineers Books, 1997 in cooperation with Backpacker magazine. Best seller! With an emphasis on improvising in the field, this book contains hints and tips on everything from repairing broken gear to whipping up taste-bud friendly trail meals. * Do you know the Ten Essentials every backpacker should have in his or her pack? * Do you know what common household item in your kitchen cabinet can be used as an emergency poncho or pack cover? * If you lost the trail, would you be able to find it again? * About to throw away an old Ensolite pad? Stop! Here are five things you can use it for. * Do you know which fresh foods can last for several days on the trail? * Do you know how to set up a weather-proof minimum-impact campsite? * Do you know the likely spots to find water in dry country? This book gives you the answer to these questions -- and hundreds of others! You can: * Buy this book from Amazon.com. * Ask your local independent bookseller to stock this book. * Order a signed copy from the author (e-mail for info). |
Karen's BooksAuthor Appearances
Hiking Guides
Hiking the Triple Crown: How to Hike
America's Longest Trails
Hiking the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion
A narrative field guide to the PCT. Journeys
Along the Pacific Crest Trail
A coffee table book and a trail narrative Learning to Hike
Backpacking and Hiking
Backpacking basics about hiking worldwide, with 1000 color illustrations Hiking Light Handbook: Carry Less, Enjoy More
Safe, Sane Stratgies for Enoying the WIlderness with Less on Your Back More Everyday Wisdom: Trail-Tested Advice from the Experts
Hundreds of Questions and Answers about Hiking. Everyday Wisdom: 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers
Field improvisations and creative tips, published in cooperation with Backpacker magazine Hiking and Backpacking: A Complete Guide
Companion to the Trailside Television series. New edition of the best-selling How-to-Hike text. Advanced Backpacking: A Trailside Guide
Companion to the PBS-TV show Trailside Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving: A Trailside Guide
Used in YMCA certification classes for SCUBA, this is a complete introduction to the sport. |
