Hiking Books

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These books cover a wide range of hiking related topics.

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         Item #: B0804
TITLE: A Hiker's Companion: 12,000 Miles of Trail-Tested Wisdom
Author(s): Ross & Gladfelter
Pages: 224 5.5" x 8.5" pages
Price: $ 12.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 10.36
      This entertaining guide explains how to survive & enjoy the great outdoors.
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         Item #: B1594
TITLE: Bear Aware: Hiking / Camping in Bear Country
Author(s): Schneider
Pages: 128 pages, illustrations
Price: $ 6.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 5.56
      Author draws from own experiences to offer practical advice & debunk popular bear myths. Provides info on uses & benefits of pepper spray, plus special precautions for women, mountain bikers, & photographers.
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         Item #: B0596
TITLE: Camping & Backpacking with Children
Author(s): Steven Boga
Pages: 256 5" x 8" pages, 26 b/w photos, 17 drawings
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      Covers all aspects of this challenging undertaking, including handling a pack, setting up camp, and navigating in the wilderness. All along, it provides suggestions on how to encourage youngsters' curiosity and teach them to respect wildlife.
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         Item #: B2221
TITLE: Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness: A Comprehensive Training Guide
Author(s): David Munsick, M.D. & Mark Pierce, A.T.C.
Pages: 320 7.25" x 9.25" pages, 145 b/w photos
Price: $ 21.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 17.56
      Written by a team of sports fitness experts, this is the ultimate workout guide for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether your interest is hiking, paddling, skiing, climbing, or biking, this easy to use guide will tell you how to make the most of your workout so that you're ready for anything. Whether you're starting a basic fitness program or are already active, this is the guide for you!
      * Functionally based & unique strength, balance, & agility exercises
      * Dynamic strength training that challenges & integrates key body regions
      * Aerobic & interval training
      * Posture, movement patterns, & muscle balance
      * Dynamic warm-up, stretching, nutrition
      * Special issues for women
      * Chapters on specific sports, including hiking, climbing, biking, paddling, & skiing, with information on cross-training
      David Munsick, M.D., is a sports medicine physiciam in Seattle trained in exercise design, nutrition, & injury rehabilition. Mark Pierce, A.T.C., is an athletic trainer in Bellevue, Washington, specializing in functional strength training & optimizing physical performance.
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         Item #: B0477
TITLE: Cooking for Campers & Backpackers
Author(s): Victoria & Frank Logue
Pages: 32 pages
Price: $ 4.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 3.96
      A "Nuts 'N' Bolts Guide from Menasha Ridge Press. Each guide is short (32 pages) and presents just the facts. Guides contain photos, diagrams, and/or illustrations.
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         Item #: B2384
TITLE: Desert Hiking Tips
Author(s): Bruce Grubbs
Pages: 128 4.25" x 7" pages
Price: $ 6.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 5.56
      This pocket-sized book explains how to enjoy hiking & exploring the American desert. Written for both beginners & experts, everyone will find useful information on driving desert roads, trip planning, maps, hot weather & cross country hiking, what kind of tent & sleeping bag to use, how to find water, and much more.
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         Item #: B2320
TITLE: Everyday Wisdom: 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers
Author(s): Berger
Pages: 208 6" x 9" pages
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      Expert tips & tricks for hikers & backpackers selected from one of the most popular Backpacker magazine columns.
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         Item #: B2385
TITLE: Hiking with Dogs
Author(s): Linda Mullally
Pages: 128 4.25" x 7" pages
Price: $ 6.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 5.56
      Dog owners can get the peace of mind they need to hit the trail with their dogs. This comprehensive hiking guide highlights the benefits of hiking with your dog while helping readers choose, train, condition, & care for their canine hiking companions. Also included is an overview of regulations for hiking with dogs on public lands.
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         Item #: B0805
TITLE: Journey on the Crest: Walking 2,600 Miles from Mexico to Canada
Author(s): Ross
Pages: 320 6" x 9" pages
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      The story of a young woman's journey down the Pacific Crest Trail.
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         Item #: B0479
TITLE: Knots for Hikers & Backpackers
Author(s): Frank Logue
Pages: 32 pages
Price: $ 4.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 3.96
      A "Nuts 'N' Bolts Guide from Menasha Ridge Press. Each guide is short (32 pages) and presents just the facts. Guides contain photos, diagrams, and/or illustrations.
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         Item #: B1966
TITLE: Outdoor Recreation Checklists
Author(s): Don & Sharron Brundige
Pages: 432 5.25" x 8.25" pages, 160 photos, 70 checklist pages
Price: $ 14.95
      Outdoor Recreation Checklists provides exhaustive equipment checklists& extensive gear tradeoffs for a wide range of activities. This 4-season book covers both land & waterborne adventures ranging from camping to remote mountaineering to chartered rafting or sea-fishing trips. The authors are Don & Sharron Brundige, who have 25 years of outdoor recreation experience, and have written 8 on and off-road bicycling books. They have collaborated with a group of grizzled veterans in a broad range of outdoor actvity areas. These include:
      * Camping
      * Hiking
      * Backpacking
      * Climbing
      * Bicycling (touring & mountain biking)
      * Skiing (alpine & nordic)
      * Snowmobiling
      * Canoeing & kayaking
      * Sailing
      * Power boating
      * Watersports
      * Fishing
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         Item #: B2254
TITLE: Staying Fit Over 50: Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness
Author(s): Jim Sloan
Pages: 240 7.25" x 9" pages, 17 b/w photos, 10 illustrations
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      Highlights include:
      * Dispels myths & misconceptions about aging & fitness
      * Shows how to get the most out of your mind & body after age 50
      * Teaches you to exercise better as you age with finesse, economy, & mental strength
      * Covers diet, nutrition, & anti-aging strategy
      * Offers complete training plans for running, cycling, rowing, swimming, skiing, walking, snowshoeing, & hiking
     
      "if you have a couple thousand hours to spend on the Internet - and access to a good university library - you could possibly find out as much about the essentials of fitness for the second half of your life as you'd get from a quick read of Jim Sloane's fine book. Save yourself the trouble & have a good time in the bargain: read Staying Fit Over Fifty".
      - John Jerome, author of The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log & Calendar, published since 1986
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         Item #: B0193
TITLE: The Basic Essentials of Backpacking
Author(s): Harry Roberts
Pages: 6x9, 72 pages
Price: $ 7.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 6.36
      Each book in the Basic Essentials series delivers what the title promises - Practical, succinct information. These books are ideal scouts, church groups, or individuals who want to learn about a particular outdoor activity inexpensively.
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         Item #: B2896
TITLE: The Hiking Engine
Author(s): Plotkin
Pages: 192 pages, photos, illustrations
Price: $ 13.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.16
      Covers how to care for feet & legs do debilitating injuries don't ruin your outdoor experience. Extensive first-aid section describes treatment options for common problems. Also has a tutorial on stretching & strengthening exercises.
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         Item #: B1082
TITLE: The Ten Essentials for Travel in the Outdoors
Author(s): The Mountaineers
Pages: 36 4" x 6" pages,
Price: $ 2.95
      This booklet covers the basic equipment needed when hiking or backpacking. It provides concise & sound advice.
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         Item #: B3046
TITLE: Trail Running: Running from Novice to Master
Author(s): Kirstin Paulin, Stan Swartz & Christina Flaxel, M.D.
Pages: 160 7.25" x 9" pages, 56 b/w photos, 14 illustrations
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      Complete reference for trail runners, from beginners to experts. Learn how to plan trail runs, train appropriately, avoid injuries, & elevate your running to a higher level. Trail runners learn tips for running on uneven terrain & through varying conditions.
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         Item #: B0474
TITLE: Walk to Your Heart's Content: The Way to Fitness, Health, and Adventure
Author(s): Norman Ford
Pages: 240pp.,, 6 x 9
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
     
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         Item #: B2321
TITLE: Wilderness Basics: The Complete Handbook for Hikers & Backpackers
Author(s): edited by Schad & Moser
Pages: 240 6" x 9" pages
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      Covers backcountry use from planning to first aid.
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