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The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
The classic backpacker’s handbook—revised and updated—providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone—from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: -Selecting equipment—including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents -The latest “leave no trace” camping techniques -Traveling safely and sensibly—including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain -Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals -Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
This time-tested guide has taught thousands of NOLS students and general readers the essentials of wilderness first aid and contains the latest information on effective medical treatment in remote locations. Reorganized to reflect current field medical protocols and standard first aid course sequences, NOLS Wilderness Medicine presents vital material in easy-to-use reference format. With two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues, as well as a handy quick-reference index, this resource offers expanded coverage for both simple injuries and emergency care. "One of the finest first aid books I've seen." - Mel Otten, M.D. Wilderness Medical Society
NOLS Backcountry Cooking
Meal planning for short outdoor trips (5 days or less) and small groups (1-4 people). 32 recipes including breakfasts, dinners, beverages, desserts, and snacks. Cut down on expense of freeze-dried plus eat better nutritionally.
NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering
This updated edition of the popular NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering reflects the most current practices, equipment, and risk management in mountain climbing.
NOLS Lightning
• Field guide for making careful decisions in the backcountry and relying on informed observation • Explains lightning science with simple language and illustrations • Based on 15 years of research
NOLS Wilderness Navigation
"NOLS Wilderness Navigation" gives you the skills you need to confidently find your way on and off the trail. Whether you are learning to use a map and compass or exploring the latest technology, this eay-to-follow guide is packed with essential information.
NOLS Soft Paths
• Leave No Trace, minimum impact skills and ethics • New research and field experience prescribe better minimum-impact techniques for wilderness use • Expanded information on camping practices • How far you should camp from water, where to pitch your tent, how to build a fire or if you should build one in the first place • Respecting and caring for wildlands, doing your part to protect our limited resources and future recreation opportunities • Trampling, litter, waste disposal, fire use, wildlife health, and protecting cultural resources
NOLS River Rescue
From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.
NOLS Wilderness Wisdom
More than 1,000 quotes from close to 600 sources in categories ranging from leadership to diversity and inclusion to environmental ethics to expedition planning.
