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Authors: San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club, Kristi Anderson
ISBN-13: 9780898868142, ISBN-10: 0898868149
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Mountaineers Books, The
Date Published: May 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club

Book Synopsis

Instructors for the Wilderness Basics Course of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have taught tens of thousands of people how to make their way safely in the backcountry. This guide, developed for the course, covers it all -- from planning your adventure to selecting the right gear to navigating in the wild.

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A great primer for anyone who wants to know more about how to take care of themselves in the outdoors.

	Preface	5
Chapter 1	The North American Wilderness: An Introduction	7
Chapter 2	Outdoor Ethics	13
Chapter 3	Physical Conditioning	23
Chapter 4	Trip Preparation	35
Chapter 5	Outfitting	47
Chapter 6	Foods and Cooking	73
Chapter 7	Wilderness Navigation	91
Chapter 8	The Weather	123
Chapter 9	Wilderness Travel	135
Chapter 10	Animal Encounters	153
Chapter 11	Children in the Wilderness	171
Chapter 12	Coastal Travel	183
Chapter 13	Mountain Travel	193
Chapter 14	Desert Travel	199
Chapter 15	Winter Mountaineering	217
Chapter 16	Wilderness First Aid	247
Chapter 17	Search and Rescue	271
Chapter 18	Mountain Biking	277
Appendix	Resources	295
	Index	301
	About the Authors	303

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