ContraportadaBackpacker magazine's Outdoor Hazards brings you essential mind gear from two of the most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Discover how to be safe in the outdoors when hiking and backpacking and how to plan for'and avoid'outdoor hazards. This volume covers all the essentials including poor planning stinging insects poisonous plants large mammals steep terrain lightning storms avalanches river crossings hypothermia and psychological hazards.Perfect for pack or pocket this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos complement concise clear text introducing you to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker magazine'sCampsite Cooking
Outdoor Survival
Predicting Weather
Trailside Navigation
Backpacking Basics
Outdoor Knots
Trailside First Aid
Using a GPSBiografía del autorDave Anderson has been an outdoor guide for twenty-five years leading everything from natural history treks to backpacking rock-climbing and whitewater rafting expeditions. He is also a senior instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School. A longtime photographer and writer he has published his work in National Geographic the New York Times and Sports Illustrated as well as several books for Globe Pequot Press/FalconGuides.

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