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Few experiences rival a grand outdoor adventure. Hiking into the wilderness, camping under the stars, and exploring the backcountry offer new challenges that awaken a woman’s spirit and test her soul. Woman in the Wild: The Everywoman’s Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Backcountry Travel is the perfect companion for any woman looking to get into the backcountry lifestyle or level up her current active outdoor life.
Adventurer and guidebook author Susan Joy Paul provides instruction for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate hikers and experienced mountaineers. She shares details gleaned from two decades of training and real-world experience, bringing together everything a woman needs to know to be safe, independent, and self-reliant at camp and on the trail. Five sections and twenty-five chapters cover hiking, camping, and backcountry travel from the basics to advanced skills.
Backcountry Essentials: Learn what to wear, how to pack, and where to find hiking partners for your outdoor adventuresYou in the Wilderness: What every woman needs to know about nutrition, first aid, and personal care to stay healthy on the trailPushing Off: Backcountry knowledge and skills around land navigation, terrain, and weather take your travels to the next levelReaching New Heights: Beyond the basics, understand how training, setting goals, and engaging strategies for success add a new and exciting dimension to your outdoor lifeNext Steps: Leave the flatlanders and fair-weather hikers behind with an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, winter camping, glacier travel, and moreThe backcountry beckons, and women want to go. With Woman in the Wild, they can!
From the Publisher
What Kind of Pack Do I Need?
When you’re first starting out, it’s fine to use whatever pack you have on hand. As you figure out the kinds of trips you prefer, zero in on the best pack for your trips. The most common types of packs are day packs and backpacks. If you’re interested in specific activities beyond hiking, such as rock climbing, you can repurpose your day pack and backpack or invest in packs made specifically for those adventures. Women’s packs are comparatively shorter, narrower, and lighter than men’s and some models have shoulder straps and hip belts that are contoured to accommodate a woman’s fuller bust and hips. In addition to the usual blues, greens, browns, and grays, women’s packs are more likely to be offered in colors associated with femininity, like pink, purple, and teal. Check out all the women’s packs and if you don’t find one you like, look at the men’s. Getting the right fit is most important when shopping for a pack.
Be Responsible for Yourself
Conventional wisdom dictates that there is safety in numbers, and you can benefit from the wisdom of the crowd in the backcountry. However, relying solely on the opinions and judgment of others can also put you at risk. The most vocal person in your group isn’t always the most knowledgeable or prudent, and they may define success differently than you. That person might think getting to the top of a mountain is the first priority, even if there’s a lightning storm brewing. You, on the other hand, think it’s more important to get back to the trailhead alive. There’s a tendency to feel more confident in a crowd, and the more experienced the group, the less likely anyone is to question others’ decisions. This can lead to errors in judgment that put everyone’s well-being at risk. The bottom line is that your safety is your responsibility. Take it upon yourself to continue your backcountry education, prepare properly for trips, and speak up if you disagree with someone else’s decisions.
Publisher : Falcon Guides; First Edition (May 1, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 264 pages
ISBN-10 : 1493049747
ISBN-13 : 978-1493049745
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 6.04 x 0.58 x 9.15 inches
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