Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Travel - Softcover

Expert outdoorsman Mike Lanza has logged countless hours exploring the great outdoors. In this practical and engaging new guide, Mike shares his years of experience and the tried and true secrets of enjoying the backcountry. Covering everything from gear and gorp to encounters with grizzlies, this guide will teach you all you need to experience a safe, responsible, and enjoyable outdoor adventure. Special features include trip planning, gear selection, preparing food and water, backcountry navigation, wilderness ethics, making camp, leadership and decision-making skills, first aid and winter in the backcountry. (6 x 9', 256 pages, black and white photos)