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Globe Pequot Press
Language
English
Description
A beginner's guide to kayaking, providing a brief look at the history of the sport; discussing the composition, design, and outfitting of a kayak; examining personal flotation devices, paddles, stroking and bracing techniques, and rescues; and including a look at piloting tools, clothing, tides, first aid, and other topics.
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Series
Publisher
Falcon Guide
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your bike ready and equipped, plan a route, and find the best places to stay.
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Series
Publisher
Falcon Guide
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Discover techniques for: choosing and using the right type of compass, using a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver, reading and understanding contour lines and other map features, plotting a course and finding your way through the wilderness, using the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night, finding and ordering the maps you need. - Back cover.
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Series
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Essential reading for beginners, advanced climbers, and professional instructors For climbers of all abilities, understanding and executing efficient rope management is crucial for safe climbing. The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques provides the essential knowledge needed for normal day-to-day climbing, from basic tying-on and belaying methods to more advanced skills needed for competitive climbing. Each technique is presented in a simple and straightforward...
Author
Series
Publisher
Falcon Guides
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
In 1804, a small group of Americans led by captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark undertook a journey that was so complex and so dangerous people thought they would never return. Share the wonder of discovery with Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail, following modern highways that parallel much of the route. Julie Fanselow describes every section of the trail from Illinois to Oregon. - Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Falcon Guides
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
"Discover how to: Choose and use the right type of compass; Use a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver; Read and understand contour lines and other map features; Plot a course and find your way through the wilderness; Use the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night; Find and order the maps you need."--Back cover.
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Series
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), located in northeastern Minnesota, is a legendary wilderness destination for canoeists from around the world. Longtime guide and canoe authority Cliff Jacobson explains the best and safest ways of planning and enjoying a BWCA journey. Includes maps, illustrations, and information on obtaining permits, packing the right supplies, practicing low-impact camping techniques, honing paddling skills, traveling with...
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Series
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FalconGuides, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Introduces some animals you may have met, but know little about. They all share the great outdoor world in your backyard, schoolyard, parks, and ponds--from up in the trees to just beneath the surface of the soil. Once you come across one, you are likely to come across another. It becomes a treasure hunt you wish would never end.
Author
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
©2013
Language
English
Description
With this updated guide, you'll discover how to identify and gather more than 100 of the most nutritious wild plans and useful herbs in the contiguous United States, prepare delicious recipes using your wild harvest, determine the identity of poisonous plants and poisonous look-alikes, and take charge of your personal health by making wild plants and herbs a part of your diet.
Author
Publisher
FalconGuides, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Featuring everything from developed hot springs resorts to isolated mountain pools, this guide covers the publicly accessible hot springs in Montana and Wyoming. Clear directions are given to each hot spring along with historical notes, nearby attractions, accommodations, and soaking regulations in Yellowstone National Park.
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Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you{u2019}re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Before you hook yet another clump of weeds,...
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