A COMPLETE GUIDE

Hiking & Backpacking

*A TRAILSIDE GUIDE*

The ultimate illustrated how-to guide to hiking and backpacking from Trailside, the hit public television series that has encouraged millions of viewers to make their own adventure.

To help you become the best-prepared backpacker possible, Hiking & Backpacking: A complete Guide includes these special sections:

Ten Blister-Busting Tips * Choosing the Right Tent * Staying Warm * Pacing Yourself  * Food as Fuel * Shopping Lists * No-Trace Camping * The Animal-Proof Campsite * Using a Compass * Couples * Off-Season Hikes

Plus Backcountry 911:

The latest medical advice on prevention and treatment of: blisters * hypothermia * altitude sickness * frostbite * and more

NEW FULLY UPDATED EDITION