Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping
By Molly Absolon
(FalconGuides, Paperback, 9780762778669, 128pp.)
Publication Date: October 2012
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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 Camping
Discover how to:
- Prepare for your trip
- Choose proper equipment
- Select safe and warm clothing
- Make snow shelters and set up tents on snow
- Cook delicious winter cuisine
- Stay safe in the snowy backcountry
- Make a winter camping repair kit
Molly Absolon is a former NOLS instructor, an environmental educator, and outdoor writer. She is the author of the Backpacker Magazine Core Skills books Campsite Cooking, Trailside Navigation, Trailside First Aid, and Outdoor Survival.











