The Canadian Hiker's And Backpacker's Handbook
Your How-to Guide For Hitting The Trails, Coast To Coast To Coast
- Publisher
- Whitecap Books
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2011
- Category
- General, Hikes & Walks
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552859179
- Publish Date
- Mar 2011
- List Price
- $29.95
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Description
Prepare yourself for the wonder of the Canadian wilderness with The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook by respected naturalist Ben Gadd.
In his new book, Gadd explains every aspect of taking a trip to the Canadian backcountry, from choosing the best footwear to plotting a route to preparing for emergencies. Learn how to access some of the country's most stunning scenery in a safe, comfortable and responsible way through sections like:
- What to wear and what to carry
- Techniques for comfortable walking
- Getting fit no matter where you live
- Tips for hiking and backpacking with kids and dogs
- Safety, first aid and accident response.
Once you're prepared for the trails, Gadd provides an overview of conditions you might encounter on the trails from coast to coast. Acquaint yourself with a cross-section of Canada, from Nova Scotia and PEI to Southern Manitoba to the Northern Yukon and take to their trails.
About the authors
Ben is a recognized authority on the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Educated as a geologist, he has pursued a career in natural history, working in the summer as a freelance interpretive guide-a job he describes as "rent-a-naturalist"-and in the winter as a writer and lecturer on Rockies topics. The author of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, which has sold over 50,000 copies, Ben has written or co-authored eight other books and contributed to several more. His first novel, Raven`s End, has become an award-winning Canadian best-seller.
Lonnie Springer is a photographer and illustrator who has photographed both the Canadian Rockies and the American Southwest.
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Brian Patton, who has lived in the Canadian Rockies for over 40 years, is the co-author of the best-selling Canadian Rockies Trail Guide.
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