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Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping
Falcon
Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping
$10.36
Description

  Tips & Technique

  Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

  ISBN: 978-0-7627-7866-9

  Discover how to:

  Prepare for your trip

  Choose proper equipment

  Select safe and warm clothing

  Make snow shelters and set up tents on snow

  Cook delicious winter cuisine

  Stay safe in the snowy backcountry

  Make a winter camping repair kit

Footprint sold separately.
Description
Brand Name:
Falcon
Book Genre:
Instructional
Author:
Molly Absolon
Copyright Date:
Publish date: 10/02/2012
Pages:
128
Backing:
Softback
ISBN:
978-0-7627-7866-9
UPC:
9780762778669
Other Features:
Molly Absolon is a former NOLS instructor, an environmental educator, and outdoor writer. She is the author of the Backpacker Magazine Core Skills books Campsite Cooking, Trailside Navigation, Trailside First Aid, and Outdoor Survival.
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