Alaska on Foot - Wilderness Techniques for the Far North

One of the last great wildernesses in the world and a backpacker's paradise, Alaska is also a land of extremes. Before you head out to this last frontier, there are some important things to know: how to prepare and plan for your trip, how to decide where to go, and how to safely make the most of the experience. The guide contains information on: map and compass skills; cross-country travel techniques; leave no trace camping practices; stream crossings; bear encounters; and tips on finding edible plants, locating salmon runs, and interpreting animal signs

Product details

• Authors: Erik Molvar
• Assisted by: Elayne Sears (Illustration)
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1996
• EAN: 9780881503517
• ISBN: 978-0-88150-351-7
• No. of pages: 226
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 291 g
• Series: Hiking & Climbing
• Subject: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history