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Author: John Gookin
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2005-01-19
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 081174342X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
Author: Claudia Pearson
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780811709408
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* Bestselling NOLS cookbook * An update to the classic guide to backcountry cooking * New section on lightweight backpacking * Covers menu and ration planning, packaging, preparing a fire, and site maintenance * Also available for the backcountry--NOLS Cookery: Field Edition
Author: Ben Shillington
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2011-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781565236363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBackpacking in the winter months can be exhilarating, refreshing, and--with the help of this book--remarkably safe and comfortable too! All it takes is some good planning and learning some tricks to keep warm, dry and happy.
Author: David Cole
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2011-06-15
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0811745023
DOWNLOAD EBOOK• Leave No Trace, minimum impact skills and ethics • New research and field experience prescribe better minimum-impact techniques for wilderness use • Expanded information on camping practices • How far you should camp from water, where to pitch your tent, how to build a fire or if you should build one in the first place • Respecting and caring for wildlands, doing your part to protect our limited resources and future recreation opportunities • Trampling, litter, waste disposal, fire use, wildlife health, and protecting cultural resources
Author: Allen O'bannon
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-08-26
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 0762765569
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollowing up on the phenomenal success of their backcountry ski and backpacking books, Allen O’Bannon and Mike Clelland here provide a thoroughly revised and updated edition of their likewise popular Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, which first appeared in 1998. For anyone who’s ever yearned to master the subtleties of the telemark turn, this book includes more than 120 clear, concise telemark tips complemented by often hilarious and always helpful illustrations. For beginners and experts alike, it is a must for tele-skiers who really want to shred. In the decade since the original publication of Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, telemark skiing has evolved enormously. It’s entered a modern era, and this new edition reflects the new gear, the new teaching, and the new style of tele-skiing.
Author: Justin Lichter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2017-12-01
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1493026119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their knowledge to form the most comprehensive companion for traveling farther with less weight. Ultralight Winter Travel focuses on all of the skills and techniques that winter adventurists would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for winter travelers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Topics like: how to predict weather patterns, how to keep your pack light without sacrificing the essentials, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that which may otherwisehave turned them back.
Author: Mike Clelland
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2012-12-04
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 076279237X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspriring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.
Author: Kevin Callan
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781770859883
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A guide to enjoying winter camping in warmth and comfort. Complete guide to winter camping offers advice on selecting a four-season tent and constructing other types of shelter, maintaining personal hygiene and cooking the cold, choosing a sleep system and getting the right warm clothing to properly enjoy winter"--Back cover.
Author: Yemaya Maurer
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781934028124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFind everything you need to plan a safe and fun winter hiking or camping trip. The authors share practical advice on winter gear, clothing, navigation, and trip planning.
Author: Kate Spencer
Publisher:
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780905136158
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