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“A must-have for anyone who feels called to the woods.” — The Trek
Tips based on the authors’ extensive on-the-ground experiencesInterest in hiking and long-distance trails continues to boom
In Adventure Ready, renowned hikers Katie “Salty” Gerber and Heather “Anish” Anderson take what they’ve learned both on the trail and through teaching their online classes to a new level: preparing long-distance hikers for all the challenges–physical, emotional, and mental–they may encounter while on the trail for weeks or months. This clear and comprehensive guide sets backpackers up for success with detailed information about everything from the basics of gear selection, navigation, safety, and trip planning to nutritional and physical preparation and body resiliency to how to readjust after returning home. Worksheets and checklists make it easy to stay on top of all the planning a long-distance hike requires, while thoughtful prompts to address the “Why” of your adventure help to keep you motivated.
Adventure Ready empowers both men and women to create goals, face challenges, and be stronger and smarter on the trail.
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Ready for Adventure?
Adventure Ready is a step-by-step guide to planning, training, movement, nutrition, and recovery for backpackers and thru-hikers of all levels. It empowers both men and women to create goals, face challenges, and be stronger and smarter on the trail.
Sample Chapters:
Chapter 1: Planning Your Backpacking Trip: An Overview
Defining Trip ParametersResearching Likely ConditionsCreating Your ItinerarySelecting Your GearPlanning Your Food Resupply StrategySafety in the BackcountryPreparing Yourself Physically and MentallyThe Final Check
Chapter 2: Gear Selection
Route ConditionsWeatherResupply and Water Access FrequencyEvaluating, Choosing, and Testing GearPrimary GearTips for Lightweight Backcountry Travel
Chapter 5: Creating a Resilient Body
How Resilient Health Impacts Your Backpacking TripOptimizing Your Gut HeathPrioritizing SleepMinimizing StressSpending More Time OutsideSupplements and Herbs
Sample Spread:
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Publication date : May 18, 2022
Language : English
Print length : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1680515446
ISBN-13 : 978-1680515442
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.25 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #881,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #644 in Mountain Climbing #938 in Running & Jogging (Books) #1,332 in Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides (Books)
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