Hiking,
Backpacking and Other Outdoor Activities
(arranged alphabetically)
ANGELS IN THE WILDERNESS
Amy Racina
This first-person
account tells how author Amy Racina survived for four days and nights, both legs
badly broken, in a remote valley in California's Sierra Nevada mountains after a
sixty-foot fall during a solo hiking trip. Battling pain, fear and exhaustion,
she pulled herself along with her hands, and refused to give up even when her
chances of salvation were remote. The book chronicles her miraculous rescue,
and describes her dramatic airlift out of the canyon, swinging helplessly from
two straps, dangling fearfully beneath a helicopter high above the ravine where
she had lain. It is an amazing tale of despair and courage and hope. It speaks
of incredible strength and heartbreaking weakness as it details what one woman
believed might be the last days of her life. It is a memory of the darkest of
times and an affirmation of miracles. It is a celebration of a life almost snatched
away, of survival against the odds.
BEAR-PROOF FOOD CANISTER
(Rentals
are available at Foothills Visitor Center, Mineral King and Road's End
Ranger Stations for $3.00/night plus tax).
Recommended for backpackers to keep their food away from bears. Designed
to slip into a camper's backpack; it holds approximately six person-days
of food.
8.8" diameter x 12" long and weighs 2.9 pounds.
BEST
EASY DAY HIKES IN SEQUOIA AND
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Scheidt
Includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty mostly
short, easy-to-follow-trails that lead to some of the park's most scenic
destinations. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day
adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.
CAMPFIRE
GHOST STORIES
Christensen
There is something irresistible about sitting in the near dark and
listening to a spooky story designed to make your nerves jump and your
flesh creep. Prepare to be shocked as this book presents a spine-tingling
collection of curious, mystifying and even terrifying tales meant to
be told by firelight, moonlight or candlelight. Great fun to take
along on camping trips!
CAMPING WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
5th Edition
Hinkle
The only complete guide to campgrounds owned and operated by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
COMPASS, Starter 1-2-3
By Silva
Accurate and easy to use - great for beginners. Base plate designed
for smaller hands. Lanyard hole on base plate makes for easy carrying.
DAY HIKES in SEQUOIA and KINGS CANYON
NATIONAL PARKS
Stone
This is a clear, concise guide to the best day hikes in these two adjacent
parks. Hikes range from easy strolls through giant sequoia groves
to alpine treks away from the crowds, accommodating every level of experience.
THE HIGH SIERRA - Peaks, Passes & Trails
Secor
Comprehensive, up-to-date resource covers all known routes
on the peaks
of the High Sierra. Features major peaks as well as roads, trails,
permit guidelines and history. Detailed text accompanied by black
and white photos.
HIKING THE SIERRA NEVADA,
2nd Edition
Parr
This updated comprehensive guide features 104 of the finest trails in this
magnificent mountain range - from short day hikes to overnight adventures.
Filled with all the information you need to get the most out of hiking the
Sierra Nevada all year round. Black and white photographs and trail maps.
HIKING SEQUOIA and KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Scheidt
Covers eighty-six trails that vary in difficulty from easy strolls
for the whole family to challenging treks for the more experienced hiker.
Includes trail information, accurate directions to popular as well as
less-traveled trails, difficulty ratings for each hike, detailed trail
maps, zero impact camping trips and much more.
A JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN MUIR COUNTRY
Vachini
A combination fishing and hiking guide to the beautiful and historical
John Muir Trail in the High Sierra of Northern California. Lists
the best fishing spots along the trail, and its mountain, trails, waterways,
flora and fauna, plus some of the piscatorial rewards this region has
to offer.
JOY
OF BACKPACKING
Beffort
A comprehensive guide covering every aspect of how to backpack - from planning a
first trip to advanced wilderness travel, is perfect for amateur backpackers and
veterans alike. For those new to the activity, it covers the fundamentals, with
sections on trip planning, gear, backcountry nutrition and cooking, navigation
and other essential wilderness skills, what to expect on the trail and in camp,
and how to stay safe with first aid, weather preparedness, and more. For
experienced packers, it is filled with practical tips and inspired ideas on how
to update and refine your approach to backpacking based on trends in lightweight
gear, high-tech gadgets, changing wilderness rules, and increasing opportunities
for wilderness travel around the world.
MONSTERS IN
THE WOODS
Hauserman
In this book parents will find everything necessary to know about how to
prepare, what to bring, who carries what, how far to walk, what to do in camp,
safety precautions, dealing with mishaps, and proper trail and campground
etiquette.
There is advice about appropriate distances and pack weights for every age, as
well as tips about backpacking with an infant and bringing the family dog along
on the adventure. Offered are appealing destinations and favorite hikes in
the Sierra Nevada appropriate for various age groups.
MOUNT WHITNEY The Complete Trailhead-to-Summit
Hiking Guide
Richins, Jr.
Covering thirteen routes to the summit, from a one-day ascent to a week-long
backpack, including trips on summiting by moonlight... the ultimate
resource for ascending the highest mountain in the lower forty-eight
states.
NIGHT SKY
National Audubon Society Field Guide
Covers the entire solar system, every constellation in the Northern
and Southern hemispheres, and other astronomical bodies and phenomena.
Includes 272 full-color photographs, 48 detailed monthly sky charts,
plus 88 full-color constellation charts.
OUTDOOR
NAVIGATION WITH GPS
Hinch
Whether you're hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a
mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your
destination and return safely-- but only if you know how to use it! This
book is the most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available, teaching you how to
get the most out of a receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced
techniques. Starting with essential definitions such as UTM coordinate systems,
position formats, and map datums, and moving on to creating "waypoints," and
using your GPS with a computer, the author, a long-time GPS instructor, breaks
down the jargon and teaches you what you really need to know.
PAINTING IN NATURE
Johnson
In this lively, easygoing guide, prize-winning artist, author, and
instructor, Cathy Johnson, provides a friendly introduction to all facets
of plein-air painting - from selecting and using basic materials to
weathering outdoor conditions and dealing with the challenges of capturing
ever-changing light. Richly illustrated with delightful studies, sketches,
and paintings, this book will inspire and guide beginners and accomplished
artists alike in the enjoyable pastime of painting out of doors.
PARKS
AFTER DARK
Shaffer
With this colorful publication you can identify constellations, planets,
star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and even a galaxy that is two million
light-years away with nothing more than an inexpensive pair of binoculars or
your naked eyes. Six handy star charts help you navigate the night sky, while
observation tips and techniques bring the universe clearly into focus.
Pocket Guides to Emergency First
Aid, Outdoor Photography,
or Animal tracks
Cordes, LaFontaine, Mather
Small, lightweight and printed on hard plastic pages, these are
the perfect little books to take along on your outdoor excursions to
answer most any question about photographing out-of-doors, emergency
first-aid, and identifying animal tracks.
Pocket Naturalist Guide to THE NIGHT SKY
Handy guide that highlights prominent constellations visible from
cities throughout North America in summer and winter. Glow in
the dark star charts allow easy identification of shapes and names of
prominent constellations. Great for beginners.
SEQUOIA CAMPFIRE SONGS
S.N.H.A.
Create unforgettable memories on your next camping trip . . . or in
your own backyard! Includes patriotic and camp songs, action songs,
rounds, and oldies but goodies. Fits easily in a backpack pocket.
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK: A Complete Hiker's Guide
White
In this book you'll find trips for all levels, from easy day hikes
to major backpacks, covering both the west and the east sides of the
park, a customized topographical map for every trail, easy-to-read icons
pinpointing the best views, sequoia groves, wildflower sites and swimming
holes, information on wilderness permits, camping options and climate
for planning the ideal backpack.
SKI TOURS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA
Libkind
This book lists 59 of the best ski tours in the Sequoia and Kings
Canyon, Yosemite, Huntington and Shaver Lakes areas. It allows
you to plan a trip suited to your own interests and abilities.
Whether you are looking for a short, easy ski in a meadow, or an adventure
which will tax the best backcountry skier, this book gives you the information
needed to choose and execute a safe and enjoyable trip.
STAYING FOUND
Fleming
This book's system for learning map and compass makes it easy to
understand what you're doing and why. It shows you the latest
and simplest ways to plan routes and find your way over the trickiest
terrain. Skiers and snowshoers will even find guidance for navigating
on snow.
THE
2 OZ. BACKPACKER
Wood
A handy, compact problem solving manual for use in the wilds.
Filled with many helpful tips from quick repairs on equipment to getting
found when you are lost. Don't leave home without it!
THE
TRACKER'S FIELD GUIDE
Lowery
Leading tracking expert, Jim Lowery distills his remarkable expertise, gained
over decades of intensive research and practical field experience, into a
comprehensive field guide to tracking North American mammals. Fully
illustrated with hundreds of drawings and high resolution photographs.
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