Bøger af Molly Absolon

*; The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long *; Research access to public land, domestic and international *; Create a budget and find additional funding *; Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear *; Plan food and fuel requirements *; How to prepare mentally and physically *; Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries *; Transportation and lodging *; How to deal with risks in the wilderness *; Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel

The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a comprehensive reference and tool that rafters can use to cement their knowledge and to guide them in their own trip planning.

Don¿t Be Left Up a River¿ Without a PackraftPackrafts are lightweight, inflatable boats that can be carried in a backpack, on a bicycle or in a duffel bag. These compact, tough personal watercrafts are used to float rivers, run rapids, cross lakes, and even drop waterfalls, often as part of a broader wilderness expedition that includes backpacking. Packrafting is rapidly gaining in popularity, with increasingly varied options for gear, ranging by size, cost, and function. With the number of guided packrafting trips on the rise, this is the perfect book for the beginner interested in the up-and-coming sport.

Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.

A new title in FalconGuides' partnership with Backpacker magazine, this book explores the fundamentals of diet and exercise that are necessary to get in shape to tackle a variety of different hiking trails. Including information about fitness routines and nutrition, this book is full of how-to information and fifty color photographs.

Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the Basic Illustrated series shows you what you need to know.BASIC ILLUSTRATED Winter Hiking and CampingDiscover how to:Prepare for your tripChoose proper equipmentSelect safe and warm clothingMake snow shelters and set up tents on snowCook delicious winter cuisineStay safe in the snowy backcountryMake a winter camping repair kit

Backpacker magazine's Trailside Recipes gives readers a plethora of trail-tested recipes presented in a packable, full color package with a durable Kivar cover. Includes everything from breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts to snacks and beverages (including alcholic drinks from Backpacker's popular "Backcountry Bartender" column).

Backpacker magazine's Hiking and Backpacking with Kids brings you essential mind gear from two of the most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Discover all the information needed to safely and successfully hike and camp with kids, from infants to teenagers. This volume explains what to pack, games to play, kid-favorite food and snacks for the trail, and other tips and tricks to make a family hiking outing the best it can be. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos complement concise, clear text, introducing you to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker magazine's Campsite CookingOutdoor SurvivalPredicting WeatherTrailside NavigationBackpacking BasicsOutdoor KnotsTrailside First AidUsing a GPS

Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field.

Backpacker magazine's Trailside First Aid brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. This is the ideal first-aid kit of information on everything from minor matters to handling backcountry emergencies until professional help arrives. Learn how to assess and treat shock; wrap fractures and sprains; manage wounds; soothe bites and stings; deal with heat and cold injuries; tend to illnesses, including altitude illness; and assemble a first-aid kit. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos and illustrations complement concise, clear text, introducing you to the basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker magazine'sCampsite Cooking ¿ Outdoor Survival Predicting Weather ¿ Trailside Navigation

Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field.

Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field.

In Backpacker Magazine's Outdoor Survival Stories and the Lessons Learned, veteran outdoor educator and former NOLS instructor Molly Absolon recounts a wide variety of outdoor survival stories pulled from dependable sources including Backpacker.com, outdoor magazines, and Absolon's own experiences as a NOLS instructor. On the heels of each story she analyzes the factors and decisions that created the survival situation, then summarizes outdoor survival tactics that could help you pull through a similar situation should you ever find yourself in the wilderness, desperately trying to survive!

A short, highly illustrated, pocket-size how-to guide to the sport of winter camping, published under the imprimatur of "Backpacker" magazine. The book will cover gear, safety, weather concerns, and necessary skills, and more.