Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, this new edition of Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook features practical advice on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS.
From ferns to trees, roots to fruits, native plants to the many introduced exotics, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Idaho.
Bass fishing pro Jimmy Houston gives outdoor enthusiasts from beginners to bassmasters spiritual insights and fishing tips in this yearlong devotional.
Expert advice on staying safe in the outdoors from one of America's best-known survival writersThe best way to survive an extreme situation in the wilderness is to avoid it in the first place, says Rich Johnson in this refreshing new guide to outdoor survival skills.
The Boston Marathon; Sandy Hook Elementary School; the Aurora, Colorado movie theater; Columbine High School-sadly, most Americans are very familiar with these names and the tragic events that took place at each event or location.
The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival "e;A classic.
Disasters strike every day, but despite the best laid plans you may find yourself in one with only the clothes on your back and without a well packed first-aid kit.
"e;The Art of Big Game Fishing"e; is a detailed and profusely-illustrated handbook on catching large fish, with a particular focus on fishing in American waters.
This is the ultimate guide to liferaft survival for all boaters and its purpose is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking.
From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lamb’s quarter to sea rocket, Foraging Oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Beaver State.
The Foundation of All Survival Skills is "e;Feeder"e; Mind-Set"e;Feeder"e; mind-set means being in control of a situation, proactive rather than reactive.
Best Climbs Los Angeles narrows down the thousands of climbing routes across the 4,500 square miles of Los Angeles County to the absolute best 300 routes.
A Followup to the Highly Successful Best of Boys' LifeBoys Life, the magazine for Boy Scouts of America, was launched in 1911 and became one of the most popular youth magazines in America.
Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers - and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Traditional Skills of the Mountain Men is the essential illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival.
In Scouting's Guide to Survival, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on emergency preparedness.
The award-winning guide to medical training for wilderness rescue and self-careWilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of backcountry emergencies, written by wilderness expert Buck Tilton with more than a dozen medical professionals.
This vintage book contains a fantastic guide to fishing for trout, including chapters on the various methods that can be employed, the equipment required, possible locations, habits and habitat, and much more.
29 STORIES THAT ILLUSTRATE WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN SAFETY IS LEFT ON SHORESea Kayaker's Deep Trouble was a bestselling warning to kayakers: Do not let ignorance or arrogance get you hurt or even killed.
A handy guide to cleaning, scaling, gutting, dressing, curing, smoking, kippering and drying including some serving suggestions for pike, trout and salmon.
Originally published in 1914, "e;The Dry Fly and Fast Water"e; is a complete guide to fly fishing, with simple instructions and helpful tips from a life-long fly fisher.
This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning to the advanced level of trad rock climbing.
