Day Hiking Basics
A Folding Pocket Guide to Planning, Safety & On-The-Trail Skills
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
12 pages
978-1-62005-838-1 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you’re new to hiking or looking to build confidence on the trail, Day Hiking Basics provides a clear, practical guide to planning and enjoying safe, rewarding outdoor adventures. Organized around the key stages of every hike—planning, preparation, and execution—this folding Pocket Naturalist guide helps ensure you have a successful day outdoors. Learn how to choose the right route, prepare with essential water, food, and gear, and develop the on-the-trail skills needed for safety and awareness. The guide also includes important information on handling potential hazards, including encounters with wild animals such as mountain lions, so you’ll know what to do in unexpected situations. Made in the USA.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Blaine, WA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 102 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
36 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62005-838-1 (9781620058381)
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The expert team at Waterford Press has researched and written hundreds of publications on nature observation and outdoor recreation and survival skills. They take complex information and synthesize the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices and present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.