backpacking

Only sixteen when his father dies, Don runs away from the domination of his hated older brother and crosses paths with a murderer high in the Rocky Mountains, where he is faced with the choice between freedom and family loyalty.

A guide to advanced backpacking, discussing the basics of expedition planning, including scheduling, route selection, and food and gear resupply; examines the special gear and skills needed for a variety of weather and terrain conditions; and features a list of destinations, with contact information, and descriptions of hikes.

This introduction to backpacking discusses the equipment, safety precautions, cooking, camping etiquette, and other pertinent topics.

Text and illustrations give instructions on how to build a shelter, light a safe fire, leave a trail, and many other skills for surviving in and enjoying the wilderness.

A guide to the practice and philosophy of walking.

Jessica's yearly backpacking trip with her father suddenly gets complicated when her new stepmother and spoiled new stepsister, Amy, come along.

An overview of various aspects of backpacking, including equipment, clothing, food, selection of routes, walking, and safety.

Miranda, a nature-loving, athletic fifteen-year-old, goes on a backpacking trip to look for Indian paintings in the canyons of southern Utah, where she feels a mystical connection to the women who were there before her.