The Complete Wilderness Training Manual

By Hugh McManners

Published by Dk Publishing

We all are almost preoccupied with getting the right outdoor gear for our hikes, camping trips or journeys, but do we spend as much time and energy making sure we have the fundamentals of survival? The simple things that we all think we know or should know, where to set up camp, starting fires, acquiring water and treating injuries for instance. The Complete Wilderness Training Manual by Hugh McManners and published by Dk Publishing is a comprehensive guide to covering the basics of any wild situation. A fantastic book for any outdoor enthusiast, The Complete Wilderness Training Manual offers techniques and training in a simple and clear manner. The details are easily laid out with helpful, descriptive diagrams and illustrations that cover all varieties of situations and potential problems. This book is a incredibly valuable wealth of information. The Complete Wilderness Training Manual by Hugh McManners and published by Dk Publishing is a must read for anyone who journeys into the wild for any length of time.

Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia

By Dawn Hanna

Published by Lone Pine Publishing

Vancouver and the surrounding area of Southwestern British Columbia is an excellent natural area in which to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. There are many incredible parks and mountains to explore and access to them is close at hand for most. Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia by Dawn Hanna and published by Lone Pine Publishing is another hit by the incredibly knowledgeable author and an asset for any hiker to have. Dawn Hanna is an avid outdoor enthusiast as well as an accomplished nature writer and she is easily able to convey her expertise in this handy companion book. Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia is an in depth guide to 80 hikes - from the easy Stanley Park to the strenuous challenge of Black Tusk. Each hike is thoroughly researched and is presented in an easy to follow manner that features maps, elevation guides and area history. Complemented by tantalizing photos and insights to the natural history likely to be discovered on the trail, this book is the first step to many wonderful adventures. Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia by Dawn Hanna and published by Lone Pine Publishing is another winner by B.C.’s premier outdoor authority.

Mammal Tracks & Sign:

 A Guide To North American Species

By Mark Elbroch

Published by Stackpole Books

A quiet walk in the woods or a distant hike in the wilderness provides special moments and activities for many nature and outdoor enthusiasts. The thrill of spotting a deer or bear in the wild highlights any such trip and helps to make these types of experiences all the more worthwhile. The fantasy that these encounters are imminent or possible often provides the fuel for many a person’s outdoor jaunts. Mammal Tracks and Sign - A Guide to North American Species by Mark Elbroch is an amazing guide book that helps make a still moment in the backcountry come alive, helping you understand what is there to see and realize what you have just missed seeing. Incredibly comprehensive with beautifully detailed photographs this is a book no one who ventures outdoors to appreciate, study or contemplate nature should be without. One cannot accurately describe this books brilliance. The section on tracks includes mostly life sized reproductions as well as easy to follow lessons on how to comprehend gait, rhythm and more. Very impressive in style and content, we discover runs and ridges, examine hollows and nests, burrows and dens. Also included in Mammal Tracks and Sign is likely the largest photo guide to scat, which accompanies and complements a detailed lesson in reading and understanding these signs. From there we are shown different signs on vegetation and fungi and other sources of feeding which include very interesting and ingenious mammal kill photos, sites and diagrams. Mark Elbroch is a genius and Mammal Tracks and Sign - A Guide to North American Species is an astounding effort of research and dedication. It is thoroughly fascinating to read and helps the reader, hiker or naturalist paint a more vivid picture of his wild surroundings and create a complete natural portrait alive with drama, energy and life.

How to Climb 5.12, 2nd

By Eric J. Horst

Published by The Globe Pequot Press
 

 Rock Climbing is fast becoming one of the most popular mountain sports. As techniques and equipment improve you find more and more outdoorsman and athletes moving off those hiking trails and up the cliffs. As rock climbers progress they desire to tackle more and more difficult cliffs and faces and aspire to the intimidating 5.12. 5.12 is the start of elite climbs that as daunting as they appear can be achieved through discipline, desire and hard work. How to Climb 5.12 by renowned rock climber Eric J. Horst is an excellent guide and introductory to climbing 5.12 routes and beyond. The author takes care with his craft as one should when dealing with tips on extremely dangerous activities and his respect and concerns shine through. This respect is prevalent in the manner and discipline in which he approaches his craft and passes the information on to the reader. How to Climb 5.12 is not a step by step manual, it is a guide to a method of thought, attitude and lifestyle. From exercises, diet and motivation How to Climb 5.12 covers the areas that need to be mastered, not just physically but mentally to achieve 5.12 goals. Eric J. Horst has provided a responsible effort and a must read for rock climbers, preaching self confidence and mental discipline along side climbing and exercise techniques.

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