The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide The Classic Handbook (Paperback)

From the Publisher: Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings, and featuring lists of equipment and NOLS programs, as well as a glossary of common camping and hiking terms, The Wilderness Guide covers these essentials: -- Selecting equipment -- including descriptions of newly introduced products like the internal frame pack, lighterweight boots, and stronger tents -- Traveling safely and sensibly -- including vital information on maps, compasses, and weather forecasting -- Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals -- Search and rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams The Wilderness Guide brings the know-how of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to every -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million example -- tenderfeet, and trail-hardened hiking who visit our national parks annually.The classic backpacker's handbook -- revised and updated -- providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: Selecting equipment -- including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques Traveling safely and sensibly -- including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.