Wilderness Basics 3E : The Complete Handbook for Hikers & Backpackers, 3rd Edition

Editor: Kristi Anderson Coauthor: San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club
Product Code: 8149
ISBN: 978-0-89886-814-2
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Pages: 272
Binding Information: Paperback
Size: 5.5 X 8.5
Availability: In stock
Price: $17.95

Third editon has new chapters on mountain biking, Leave No Trace strategies, and avoiding dangerous encounters with wild animals
Wilderness instructors address the real questions of people heading into the backcountry for the first time

Instructors for the Wilderness Basics Course of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have taught tens of thousands of people how to enjoy the wilderness, safely. Now they have updated their indispensable guide to backcountry adventure-from planning a trip and selecting gear to fitting a backpack and practicing first aid. Additional new material includes GPS use and sample menus utilizing the latest food products on the market.

Editor Kristi Anderson completed the Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) in 1996 and discovered a passion for the outdoors. Since then, she has led camps for the WBC and other Sierra Club activities.

Part of the The Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series! Created for beginning-to-intermediate enthusiasts, this series includes everything anyone would need to know about staying safe and having fun in the backcountry.

Los Angeles Times

This primer for first-timers, now in its third edition, is a good entry to hiking or backpacking.

Farmington (NM) Daily Times

This book will be a boon for those who are interested in learning the basics, and even for experienced outdoor enthusiasts who want a refresher course.

Allentown (PA) Morning Call

A great primer for anyone who wants to know more about how to take care of themselves in the outdoors.

Idaho Statesman

An excellent resource for all outdoor folks.

Idaho Falls Post Register

If you've never ventured into the backcountry, Wilderness Basics is a good place to start your adventure…If you are an avid adventurer, the book will still provide tips and suggestions for how to best venture into the wilds.

The Cascadian

A very thorough introduction to travel in the outdoors.

Tucson Citizen

The third edition of Wilderness Basics covers everything you'll need to survive outdoors.