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"An annual backpacking trip has deadly consequences in a chilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Lost Night and The Herd. Emily is having the time of her life--she's in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever. But on the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. Kristen says the cute backpacker...
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"A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail, "--Amazon.com.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"You know there's nothing quite like spending time with nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides: Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to...
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Just a Colorado Gal blog comes a guide to help you plan for a fun backpacking experience. It's time to take a hike! In Backpacking 101 , outdoor expert Heather Balogh Rochfort goes step-by-step through the preparation process of hiking-from selecting the right gear to choosing the perfect destination. She also provides useful information for out on the trail, including how to -Properly read a topographic map -Set up an environmentally friendly campsite...
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Falcon, an imprint of Globe Pequot, [2017]
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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"Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker's Long Trails, Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, former women's speed record holder for the Appalachian Trail and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Readers interested in the outdoors will find out how to choose the best gear, how to set up a campsite, how to interact safely with wildlife, how to read a map, how to forecast the weather, along with learning practical navigation skills.
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Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"From roughing it in the Mojave Desert without a tent to glamping in a cozy cabin in the Adirondacks, camping for pleasure is undeniably more popular than ever before. And all the while, the definition of camping is being refined and expanded to include a plethora of experiences. Because as we saw with Artisan's The Campout Cookbook, people want more from their camping experiences-including good meals, a comfy sleeping experience, and some epic sunsets...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala--to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai...
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Monsterious volume 3
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Twelve-year-old Tegan and his friends are excited to set out on a weeklong backpacking trip through the wilderness in Shadow Canyon, known for its vast forests and jaw-droppingly deep canyon. But after the group sets off on a little-used trail to visit a remote waterfall, they soon discover that the path markers they've been following have mysteriously disappeared, leaving them hopelessly lost. As Tegan and his friends try to find their way back...
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Indiepix Films
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Five young Zulu women gear up and go backpacking for the first time in their lives, in the oldest game reserve in Africa: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. They learn of the plight of this primordial wilderness, severely threatened by a neighboring opencast coal mine, in addition to intensified rhino poaching that could escalate toward an extinction.
14) Above the fire
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Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Doug and his son set out on a backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. But when reports of social collapse reach the ranger station, Doug withdraws even further into the backcountry. The alpine winter presents its own dangers, as father and son must endure the elements, the solitude, and the ever-present threat of outsiders.
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Wilderness Press
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[2023]
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English
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"With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventures. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy-who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping! An easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a seven-mile trek through spruce...
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Menasha Ridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"The best way to experience Baltimore is by hiking it! Get outdoors with authors Allison Sturm and Evan Balkan, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the beautiful vistas of Chesapeake Bay. Explore the serpentine barrens...
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Menasha Ridge Press, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"The best way to experience Richmond is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Virginian authors Philip Riggan and Nathan Lott, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body."--from Amazon.com.
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Counterpoint
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Braver Than You Think is the life-affirming story of how Downs, newly married and established in her career as a journalist, quits her job, sells her belongings, and embarks on the solo trip of a lifetime: Her mother's. Over the course of one year backpacking through seventeen countries - visiting all the places her mother, struck with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, cannot visit herself - Maggie faces some of the world's most exotic locales while...
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