The Smart Guide to Hiking and Backpacking

Drawing upon six decades of camping, hiking, and family vacations to national parks all over the United States, outdoor enthusiast Brian Nordstrom provides readers with the conventional information about gear, hiking and camping with children, and basic first aid in this outdoor guide. The book also discusses wilderness survival—not only how to avoid dangerous situations, but also how to deal with them when they do occur. This is an important resource for readers seeking enjoyable, renewing, and safe backcountry experiences.