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A Walk Across America97 reviews
Peter Jenkins

Harper Paperbacks, 2001

Changed his life and mine
I read Jenkins' book 20+ ears ago. I also had the chance to meet him. I can, honestly say that this book changed my life. He made me so curious about places I'd never seen that my native Ohio seemed pretty small. I worked toward an international career and ended up living in Europe for six years and traveling all over Asia. This is a pretty wonderful world with a lot of wonderful people. Thanks ... 		  
  







  
  
13 Little Blue Envelopes48 reviews
Maureen Johnson

HarperTeen, 2006

Would You Follow the Directions? Would You Follow the Rules?
Summary: Ginny's Aunt Peg ran away and then died of a brain tumor. One day Ginny recieves a letter from her, the first of the 13 little blue envelopes. Shes told to go to New York City, to 4th Noodle. A Chinese resturant under Peg's old apartment, there something would be waiting for Ginny. But also buy a plane ticket to London. And a few rules: she can only take what will fit into her ... 		  
  







  
  
Wilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid, 5th Edition13 reviews
William Forgey

Globe Pequot, 1999

Superb source for beyond first aid
It's no surprise that every reviewer has given this excellent and comprehensive book five stars. Written by William Forgey, MD, former president of the Wilderness Medicine Society it goes beyond first aid, dealing with situations where you cannot merely administer initial care and then count on a rapid evacuation. Forgey writes with a light hand; he avoids jargon and has a dry sense of humor. ... 		  
  







  
  
Camp Cooking: 100 Years9 reviews
The National Museum Of Forest Service History

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2004

A Must Have
Absolutely the best camp cookbook I have had yet. Recipes are simple and easy to understand. Ingredients can all be found at any supermarket, even small ones. The breakfast section alone is worth the price of the book.(These cooks really liked a big breakfast) The book is durable and there are enough recipes to last the average camper years before having to repeat a meal. Most meals will ... 		  
  







  
  
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail68 reviews
Bill Bryson

Anchor, 2006

Typical witty, funny, entertaining and educational fare from Bryson
I will admit right off the bat to being a big Bill Bryson fan. My only disappointment when it comes to him is that he hasn't written more. I am trying to catch up on some of his previous works so I read a walk in the woods. Needless to say you will not be disappointed by this work. Bryson does a great job of telling the story of his own adventure along the Appalachian Trail while also finding ... 		  
  







  
  
Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, ...20 reviews
Stephen W. Hinch

Wilderness Press, 2007

Now in an updated second edition
Now in an updated second edition, Outdoor Navigation with GPS is a no-nonsense guide to basic GPS navigation skills, useful for all kinds of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain biking, and fishing to geocaching, outdoor photography, canoeing/kayaking, and any other activity involving the negotiation of wild terrain. Written in a jargon-free style accessible to readers of all ... 		  
  







  
  
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)966 reviews
Bill Bryson

Broadway, 1999

ridiculous, but it inspired me
I had a long history as a streetwalker. Yes, a streetwalker. But, I never had even spent the night outdoors. However, when I read Bill Bryson's book I immediately decided I wanted to thru-hike the entire 2,175 mile trail. There is a lot of criticism on the AT about Bryson's book, but one thing is undeniable. With his mass following and inimitable humor, he inspired legions of previous hiking ... 		  
  







  
  
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling14 reviews
Alan S. Kesselheim

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1998

Trail Foods
Fmergency preparadness is my focus. I found recipes and food preparation to be excellent. Summer gardening with the bounty of our efforts dehydrated, prepared in delicious and easy meals for both home and traveling is a gratifying experience. Great book. 		  
  







  
  
Awol on the Appalachian Trail: Second Edition51 reviews
David Miller

Wingspan Press, 2006

well written travelogue.
The author did what many of us hikers, adventurers do not dare to do. Tired of his 8-5 job he decided to hike the whole lenght of Appalachian Trail. At that time he had well paid job wife and children. Was his trip a form of middle age crisis? Possibly. But the trip beats getting a sports car, boat or a hair transplant. The book is well written. It reflects the atmosphere of famous AT very ... 		  
  







  
  
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why145 reviews
Laurence Gonzales

W. W. Norton & Company, 2004

Deep Survival
Probably one of the most engaging books I've read this year. Gonzales is an amazing story-teller, bringing together harrowing stories from the headlines with the latest in brain and psychology research to make a highly entertaining book. As an avid outdoorsman myself with a few close calls, every word rings true to the real world. I savored the last few chapters, not wanting the book to come ... 		  
  







  
  
Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion - A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Most Popular Trails Into the ...11 reviews
Brian J. Lane

A Sense of Nature LLC, 2007

Grand Canyon Companion
This little book is packed full of useful information for anyone planning to hike the Bright Angel Trail (as we are) or other Grand Canyon trails. It is well written, has some great pictures, and provides excellent advice. I really liked this book! 		  
  







  
  
Colorado's 14ers, 2nd Ed.: From Hikes to Climbs28 reviews
Gerry Roach

Fulcrum Publishing, 1999

Excellent Guide book
Gerry Roach has written one of the best guide books I have ever had the pleasure of owning. If you have the basic experience needed for climbing 14'ers this book is extreemly usefull. Complete and well written from approaches to technicial route descriptions. $ 12 bucks. Huh ? Oh the one negitive is you would not want to through this book in your ruck sack it weighs about 5 lbs. 		  
  







  
  
Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking ...15 reviews
Ryan Jordan

Beartooth Mountain Press, 2005

The most advanced book on the subject
This the best book on the subject. I think the detail is a bit too much for the novice. "Lighten Up" is a better introductory work, but the depth offered here is without comparison. I loved it all except for the detail on walking. Either I don't have the patience/intellect, or it's just a bit too much. All that said, it truly is the best book on the subject, and I learned an incredible ... 		  
  







  
  
John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail (John Muir Trail)4 reviews
Elizabeth Wenk, Kathy Morey

Wilderness Press, 2007

This is it!
This is the new edition of the Morey/Winnett (sp?) book but it's much, much more than that. I've hiked the JMT a couple of times and done a fair amount of hiking in the Sierras. Basically tho I'm a city boy and can't tell one tree from another and know nothing about geology. This book will - I haven't had the chance to hike with it yet - fill in the ignorance and satisfy the curiosity about ... 		  
  







  
  
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills12 reviews
Rick Curtis

Three Rivers Press, 2005

Don't Leave Home Without It
This book was written by Rick Curtis, director of the Outdoor Action Program at Princeton University, one of the most succesful college outdoor programs around. It's not the kind of book you sit down and read, rather it's a good reference to keep handy when you have questions about things. Here's a bit of what it covers: -backpacking equipment -cooking and nutrition -hygiene and water ... 		  
  







  
  
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips19 reviews
Christine Conners

Three Forks, 2000

Superb collection of serious backpacking recipes.
`Lipsmackin' Backpackin, Lightweight Trail-Tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips' by Tim and Christine Conners is but the second book I've seen on the subject since I started reviewing cookbooks. The first is almost 35 years old, being `Backpacker's Cookbook' by Margaret Cross and Jean Fiske. On first blush, the newer book seems better in almost every way, in that it includes the total weight of ... 		  
  







  
  
The Complete Walker IV28 reviews
Colin Fletcher, Chip Rawlins

Knopf, 2002

Still the best! Not called "the hikers Bible" for nothing.
This is the fourth edition of a book which first came out in 1968, which I read probably around 1970, and which as the name implies is all about walking. Or more accurately about hiking, backpacking and camping in all sorts of environments and situations. The author is a colorful character named Colin Fletcher, although for this edition (which came out in 2002) he has a co-author named Chip ... 		  
  







  
  
The Dream of the Earth13 reviews
Thomas Berry

Sierra Club Books, 2006

Healing the Earth
Our planet, Gaia, is sorely in need of healing. Her earth, waters, and air are polluted. Natural resources are being depleted. Thousands of plant and animal species are becoming extinct. In this classic book, Thomas Berry summarizes and discusses the dire needs of our planet for healing. While not going so far as to advocate spiritual healing as a solution, Berry strongly advocates for ... 		  
  







  
  
Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple22 reviews
Sarah Svien Kirkconnell

Lulu.com, 2007

a good start
I bought this from her website with the cozy and a long spoon (the starter kit). This is a great start for learning to make good meals for your hike. I think you get a lot more out of using the book and the website together. (I also made her little baker which is shown on her site out of cheap aluminum cookie sheets and it works very well.) Her links on her website also get you resources to buy ... 		  
  







  
  
Hiking Grand Canyon National Park, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)4 reviews
Ron Adkison

Falcon, 2006

Excellent Grand Canyon Hiking Guide!
I have been hiking Grand Canyon since 1977 with over 9,000 miles below the rim and have hiked all the trails in this guide, in most cases multiple times. This guide has the most detailed descriptions of all canyon hiking guides; maps are more than adequate; nearly all information is up to date. Adkison's writing style is very clear. I especially appreciate his information about plant ... 		  
  







  




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