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By Eric A. Weiss, M.D. The most up-to-date information on wilderness and travel medicine. Includes: "Weiss Advice" improvised techniques; "When to Worry" tips; 97 illustrations; recommended prescription medications; medical supplies for extended expeditions; and information on how to use the components of your Adventure Medical Kit.
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The classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPS GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Now updated to include information on GPS as well as current Web sites, references, sources, and photographs, it remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen, novice orienteers, and outdoor organizations as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world. Coverage includes understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness.
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•Explains basic map and compass skills clearly •Fully updated edition, including information on GPS •Includes up-to-date Web site addresses, references, and sources •Features a fresh, rugged design •Ideal book for beginners
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Pub. Date: December 2009 / 256 pages
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If you're looking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
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Keeping up with the newest technology, GPS Made Easy, 5th Edition, includes navigation in difficult weather (such as a whiteout), integrating hand-held GPS tools and data with computer programs (such as TOPO maps), and an explanation of systems being used in other countries. This best-selling instructional will keep you up to date on how to use the newest GPS equipment. GPS Made Easy is written so anyone can learn to use this technology quickly, with lots of easy-to-follow examples.
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* The most up-to-date book on the constantly improving GPS technology * New information on integrating GPS data with TOPO software * Learn to navigate even in terrible weather conditions
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Pub Date: May, 2008 / Pages: 187
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Never rely solely on GPS for navigation. Bring along a map and compass as well and make sure you know how to use them!
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It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explains how to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart by activity. Chapters include Knots Basics (from Tripod Lashing to the Figure 8 Loop), Knots for Hikers and Climbers (from the Prusik knot to the Autoblock), Knots for Canoeists and Kayakers (from the Buntline hitch to the Bowline on a bight), and more. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors! Clyde Soles' adventures have taken him around the world and to the top of the Himalayan Gasherbrum II (8,036 meters). A former senior editor for Rock & Ice magazine, he is the author of Climbing: Training for Peak Performance and Climbing: Expedition Planning. Part of the The Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series! Created for beginning-to-intermediate enthusiasts, this series includes everything anyone would need to know about staying safe and having fun in the backcountry.
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Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand / Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos
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Pub. Date: April 2004 / Pages: 160
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At the very least make sure you know how to tie a bowline, a clove hitch, and a square knot.
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Tired of gorp, cereal bars, and beef jerky? Would you instead like to dine on spaghetti, chicken salad, and cheesecake in the backcountry? Now you can. Lipsmackin' Backpackin' is your guide to essential eating on the trail. A new kind of outdoor cookbook, this all-in-one food guide is filled with trail-tested recipes providing at-home preparation directions, on-the-trail preparation directions (including a special take-along section), nutritional information, the number of servings each recipe will produce, and the weight the ingredients will add to your backpack. You'll also get food preparation and meal-planning tips from experienced long-distance hikers. And once you have chosen your favorite recipes, mastered your outdoor cooking skills, and are ready for a hike, consult the back of this book for information on America's National Scenic and Historic Trails.
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A new kind of outdoor cookbook, this all-in-one food guide is filled with trail-tested recipes and at-home preparations. Includes serving details, weights and nutritional information.
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Pub. Date: February 2000 / 248 pages
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You don't need to rely on freeze dried meals to eat well on the trail. Tear out the recipes you like and place them in a plastic bag so that you can bring them with you on the trail.
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Tired of power bars, half-cooked quick rice, and endless trail recipes featuring dehydrated chicken by-products? Try meat-free dishes like Flyin' Brian's Triple Crown Curry Couscous, Springer Mountain Pesto, and Time-Traveler's Tamales instead. The sequel to the top-selling Lipsmackin' Backpackin' this all-in-one backpacker's food guide features more than 150 meatless recipes from some of the most experienced long-distance hikers in the world. Each recipe - whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, or beverages - gives at-home preparation directions, trailside cooking instructions, detailed nutritional information, and backpack weight of the ingredients. Additional meal preparation and cooking tips, food dehydration how-tos, source lists, and conversion charts make this the most complete guide ever written for meatless eating on the trail. Whether you're a vegetarian or just interested in eating well, Lipsmackin' Vegetarian Backpackin' is an indispensable resource for great-tasting and nutritious meals trailside.
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Pub Date: 05-01-2004 / Pages: 240
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You don't need to rely on freeze dried meals to eat well on the trail. Tear out the recipes you like and place them in a plastic bag so that you can bring them with you on the trail.
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You don't have to travel far from New York City to find some of the best day hikes in the Northeast. This guidebook from the Appalachian Mountain Club's Best Day Hikes series takes you to 50 of the best excursions in New York, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey. Perfect for beginners, seasoned hikers, families, tourists, and even local residents, AMC's Best Day Hikes near New York City unveils hidden gems of the New York City metro area, including many trips accessible by public transportation. Hike the Palisades Interstate Park, explore the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, discover Paugusett State Forest, trek through the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt in Long Island, or even ramble through Central Park from end to end-no matter what your ability level is, this guide is a must-have resource for a short hike or a day-long adventure
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-Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights -Locator Map and At-a-Glance highlights chart for easy trip planning -Trailhead GPS coordinates -Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack -Essays about the flora, fauna, and history of the New York City area
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Pub Date: April, 2010Pages: 288
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Tear out the pages you need for your trip and leave the rest of the book at home.
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Whether a resident or visitor, become acquainted with the beauty of Long Island's woods, fields, pine barrens, and beaches. A comprehensive book by Lee McAllister with information on geology, flora and fauna. Each hike includes a schematic map. Public transportation information when available.
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2008 (3d Ed.)
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The book covers over 180 parks with almost 600 miles of trails in Westchester County. It includes sketch maps of all but the smallest parks. Public transportation options are included where available. There is extensive history of the parks and the people involved. Icons show parks suitable for the handicapped, bikes, horses, dogs and cross country skiing. Many parks have photos that show what to expect to see when you visit. The parks are arranged by size classes and have a locator map to show approximately where they are in the county.
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2009 (1st Ed.)
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448 Pages
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Tear out the pages you need for your trip and leave the rest of the book at home.
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Written by TC members Stella Green and H. Neil Zimmerman. Includes descriptions of 50 fascinating hikes throughout the Hudson River Valley, from Westchester County and the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County, Harriman State Park, Sterling Forest, Schunemunk Mountain, Storm King, Black Rock, the Shawangunks and the Catskills.
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2008 (2nd Ed.)
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296 Pages
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This classic guide to hiking in the Adirondacks has been completely revised and updated and now includes TK new hikes. Barbara McMartin has been hiking in the Adirondacks for decades; her family, for generations. She has distilled her vast experience into the 50 hikes offered here, representing a cross-section of the wilderness: rugged peak climbs, gentle trips to distant waterfalls, bushwhacks to wild rivers. In all she describes 360 miles of trails to caves, uninhabited lakes, wetlands, cliffs, and fire towers across the Park's 6 million acres. The hikes range in length from 1.5 to 13.5 miles. Each hike description includes a topographic map, mile-by-mile directions, and information on distance, difficulty, terrain, and hiking time. An overview chart makes it easy to pick a hike for every ability. Throughout, McMartin provides commentary on the flora and fauna, along with colorful incidents from Adirondack history.
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Pub Date: May, 2003 / Pages: 272
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A must for every hiker in the Catskills, this guide offers hiker up-to-date coverage and descriptions of trails for every ability level. Written by Peter W. Kick
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2009 (2nd Ed.)
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By Cy Adler. This book maps out and describes a walking route around the circumference of Manhattan, including the interesting sites and sometimes hidden treasures that can be found along the rim of the world's most fascinating and varied island. Each chapter contains a detailed map, a description of the sites along the way, and several photographs. Areas covered in the book include Battery Park, the South Street Seaport, the West Side, Riverside Park, Washington Heights, Carl Schurz Park, the United Nations, East River Park, and the Grand Harlem River Park.
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2003 (1st Ed.)
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177 Pages
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Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States belongs in the home of every Mid-Atlantic resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the Mid-Atlantic region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 18 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C., there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States.
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Compact and portable, this book provides detailed geographical information on New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia.
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Pub Date: March 23, 1999 / Pages: 448
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Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England belongs in the home of every New England resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of New England's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England.
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Pub Date: May 26, 1998 / Pages: 448
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A guidebook with all the information you need for a hike of any length on the Appalachian Trail, organized in a compact, readable, and easy-to-use format. 8" x 5.25", 204 pages.
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•Landmarks, mileages, and elevations for the entire AT. •Maps for more than 40 towns along the trail, and listings of services available along the way. •Elevation Profile maps. •Coordinates for over 200 trailhead parking areas, so you can use your GPS to find your way to the trail. •Triple shelter mileages: see the distance to the next three shelters in each direction. •Symbols for quick identification of services.
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204 pages / Weight: approx 8oz
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Tear out the pages you need for your next section and mail the rest of the book ahead.
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