Discusses choosing the right equipment and clothing, the fundamental strokes and maneuvers, and the guidelines for safe kayaking. Also includes descriptions of over sixty of the world's best kayaking destinations.
Presents an introduction to snowshoeing, providing information on how to get started, selecting the right equipment, snowshoeing correctly, fitness and safety, and includes suggestions for best places to snowshoe. Includes illustrations.
Covers the basics of orienteering--a race through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a map--including equipment and clothing, map reading, running the course, fitness and safety, the best places to orienteer, and course planning.
Colorful photographs and text give instructions on the basics of mountain biking as how to choose a mountain bike and accessory equipment that's right for you and your budget, flexibility and strengthening exercise that will improve your biking fitness, how to maintain your bike for safe riding, and fundamental skills for mountain biking correctly.
Provides information for beginners and experienced snowboarders alike, including explanations of key skills and pointers. Lists twenty of the world's top destinations.
Covers the basic techniques of bouldering, top-roping, traditional leading, and sport leading, and demonstrates the correct techniques for moving over rock faces, cracks, and overhangs.
