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Canoe Country Camping
University of Minnesota Press 2002; US$ 51.00In this complete and up-to-date guide, first-time campers will find answers to all their questions about where to go, how to pack, and what to do. Seasoned campers will find helpful tips to streamline their planning and make their next trip better than ever. more...
Backpacker Tourism
Channel View Publications 2007; US$ 59.95Offers an examination of the behaviour, attitudes and motivations of backpacker tourists as well as the growth of the infrastructure behind backpacker tourism phenomenon throughout the world. This volume provides theoretically informed case studies of individual destinations of backpackers. more...
Walking and Eating in Tuscany and Umbria
Penguin Group Inc. 2004; US$ 20.00James Lasdun and Pia Davis offer forty walks through the spectacular countryside of Tuscany and Umbria. Arranged for the utmost flexibility?from half-day outings easily accessible from a city base to day walks that can be linked together in a series?the itineraries combine the pleasures of walking and eating with one of the most enchanting landscapes... more...
Walk Away the Pounds
Center Street 2008; US$ 9.99Losing weight has never been easier or more fun than with Leslie Sansone's WALK AWAY THE POUNDS. For over twenty-five years, Leslie has helped more women get off the couch and onto their feet than anyone else in the fitness industry. Her secret? If you can walk, you can achieve the weight-loss goals you dream about...with none of the intimidation or... more...
Halfway to Heaven
Atria Books 2009; US$ 15.00Fat, forty-four, father of three sons, and facing a vasectomy, Mark Obmascik would never have guessed that his next move would be up a 14,000-foot mountain. But when his twelve-year-old son gets bitten by the climbing bug at summer camp, Obmascik can't resist the opportunity for some high-altitude father-son bonding by hiking a peak together. After... more...
Slow Journeys
Allen & Unwin 2009; US$ 25.44Thinking about tramping the Milford Track or taking an indulgent stroll through the French countryside? Let an experienced long distance traveller share the pleasures of exploring the world at a walking pace without having to give up a good night's sleep or a glass of wine at the end of the day. more...
Backpacker's Start-Up
Tracks Publishing 1999; US$ 9.99Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending... more...
Day and Overnight Hikes: Tonto National Forest
Menasha Ridge Press 2010; US$ 12.95Central Arizona?s most popular forest area houses six separate ecosystems, and much of it can only be seen on foot. Hikers have long known about the natural wonders that exist here, and this guide corrals all of the best hikes ? no small task, since there are over 900 miles of trails in the park. Offering detailed descriptions of each hike, along... more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
DK Publishing 2010; US$ 16.95A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First... more...
Dream Hikes Coast to Coast
Menasha Ridge Press 2010; US$ 19.95Starting in April 2000, Jack Bennett logged thousands of miles over seven years in his search for America?s best hikes. In Dream Hikes Coast to Coast , Bennett shares how each hike looked and felt; what weather and animals were encountered; and the emotional impact of every event and panorama. Individual hikes are accompanied by maps showing the... more...









