Karen Berger





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Contents

ARTICLES


Of Witch Doctors, Rambutans, and What News of Waking Up?
Studying Swahili in Zanzibar, a tropical island where learning about language means learning about life. (From Travel+Life magazine)

In the Footsteps of the Gods
Ruined cities, ancient myths, and the gates of hell: A Walk in the Greek Peloponnese. (From GORP.com)

COLORADO!
Meeting the Mountain Gods along the Continental Divide. Excerpt from Where the Waters Divide

Ski the East's Best
Strap on the skinnies: Off-the-beaten-track suggestions for gliding and sliding in the Northeastern backcountry.(From AMC Outdoors)

10 Essentials: Don't Leave Home Without Them!
Ten things that can save your backside when Mother Nature plays with Murphy's Law and the you-know-what hits the fan. (From GORP.com)

HIKER RESOURCES


Electronic Trailhead
NEW! UNIQUE! USEFUL!
links and reviews for Outdoor Websites

Outdoor Reading
(under construction)


Ask Karen!
Got a question? We'll try to find an answer.

EDITORS' RESOURCES


Karen's Biography
Need an outdoor expert? A travel writer? Let's work together. Includes links to clips.

Photography
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AUTHOR APPEARANCES



KAREN'S BOOKS


















This site and all articles and photos are copyrighted material. Copyright 2002 by Karen Berger, www.HikerWriter.com. No articles or photos may be reproduced in any media without the express written permission of the author.


Karen's Books

Author 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.

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