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"An annual backpacking trip has deadly consequences in a chilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Lost Night and The Herd. Emily is having the time of her life--she's in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever. But on the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. Kristen says the cute backpacker...
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W.W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
1998
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This book is for hikers who find themselves looking to see what's over the next ridge. It's for people who have wondered what it would be like to hike the Grand Canyon, backpack across the cirques of exposed alpine scree, live outdoors when the temperature plummets below zero, hike across foreign countries, or embark on the trip of a lifetime--a thru-hike of a 2000-mile trail. It is an inside look at how top long-distance hikers in America do it:...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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"A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail, "--Amazon.com.
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Feature Films for Families
Pub. Date
2005
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On a Wilderness Trip in the Cascade Mountains, a troubled teenager finds himself at odds with a group of affluent teens. When one of them unjustly accuses him of stealing her food, he isolates himself even further from the group. But after their leader is seriously injured, to save his life and survive, they must all pull together.
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Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options"--Provided by publisher.
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Countryman Press, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
2016, 1993.
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In this guide to low-impact hiking and camping, Laura and Guy Waterman present a strong case for the importance of respecting the natural world while you're enjoying it. Day hikers, campers, and backpackers who follow the sensible techniques laid out in this book will help preserve the wilderness experience for generations to come.
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Douglas Morse/Heide Estes
Pub. Date
©2004
Description
2000 Miles to Maine is a comic adventure requiring some level of identification with the thru-hiking mentality and the ability to forgive the faults of imperfect characters. Thru-hikers will love it; people who dream about being thru-hikers will-after seeing this film-either change their minds or quit their jobs immediately and hit the trail. People whose ideas of hiking center on the solitude of the remote mountain West may wonder what all of the...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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Stay calm and scout it out! Take inventory of what you have. Find shelter. Make a fire. Signal for help. Secure water and food. Follow Scout's trial through the mountains as she explains how to survive if you ever find yourself lost in the wildnerness. A perfect travel companion for those with a knack for adventure!
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