Woman in the Wild
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Woman in the Wild
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Best UseBackpacking
Dimensions9 x 6 inches
Author(s)Susan Joy Paul
Number of Pages264
FormatPaperback
ISBN-139781493049745
PublisherFalconGuides
Copyright Year2021
Description

Looking to get into the backcountry lifestyle or level up your current active outdoor life? A perfect adventure companion, Woman in the Wild is your guide to hiking, camping and backcountry travel.

Features
  • Subtitled "The Everywoman's Guide to Hiking, Camping and Backcountry Travel," this book is a perfect companion for your next adventure
  • Adventurer and guidebook author Susan Joy Paul provides instruction for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate hikers and experienced mountaineers
  • She shares details gleaned from 2 decades of real-world experience, bringing together details on how to be safe, independent and self-reliant at camp and on the trail
  • 5 sections and 25 chapters cover hiking, camping and backcountry travel from the basics to advanced skills
  • First section covers backcountry essentials like what to wear, how to pack, and where to find hiking partners for your outdoor adventures
  • Second section covers what every woman needs to know about nutrition, first aid and personal care to stay healthy on the trail
  • Third section covers backcountry knowledge and skills around land navigation, terrain and weather take your travels to the next level
  • Fourth section helps you go beyond the basics, understand how training, setting goals and engaging strategies for success add a new and exciting dimension to your outdoor life
  • Fifth section shows you how to leave the flatlanders and fair-weather hikers behind with an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, winter camping and glacier travel