The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook: Your How-to Guide for Hitting the Trails, Coast to Coast to Coast - Softcover

Gadd, Ben

 
9781552859179: The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook: Your How-to Guide for Hitting the Trails, Coast to Coast to Coast
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1552859177 ISBN 13: 9781552859179
Verlag: Whitecap Books Ltd, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Prepare yourself for the wonder of the Canadian wilderness with The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook by respected naturalist Ben Gadd.

In his new book, Gadd explains every aspect of taking a trip to the Canadian backcountry, from choosing the best footwear to plotting a route to preparing for emergencies. Learn how to access some of the country's most stunning scenery in a safe, comfortable and responsible way through sections like:

What to wear and what to carry
Techniques for comfortable walking
Getting fit no matter where you live
Tips for hiking and backpacking with kids and dogs
Safety, first aid and accident response.

Once you're prepared for the trails, Gadd provides an overview of conditions you might encounter on the trails from coast to coast. Acquaint yourself with a cross-section of Canada, from Nova Scotia and PEI to Southern Manitoba to the Northern Yukon and take to their trails.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Ben Gadd has been an independent nature guide in Jasper National Park for 20 years. He is also the author of seven books about the Canadian Rocky Mountains, including the award-winning Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Brian Patton, who has lived in the Canadian Rockies for over 40 years, is the co-author of the best-selling Canadian Rockies Trail Guide.

Lonnie Springer is a photographer and illustrator who has photographed both the Canadian Rockies and the American Southwest.



Ben Gadd has been an independent nature guide in Jasper National Park for 20 years. He is also the author of seven books about the Canadian Rocky Mountains, including the award-winning Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Brian Patton, who has lived in the Canadian Rockies for over 40 years, is the co-author of the best-selling Canadian Rockies Trail Guide.

Lonnie Springer is a photographer and illustrator who has photographed both the Canadian Rockies and the American Southwest.

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Verlag
Whitecap Books Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1552859177
ISBN 13 
9781552859179
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
369
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