Complete Idiot's Guide for Hiking and Backpacking: Trailhead to Triumph: Starting Your Hiking Journey, From Couch to Camp: Building Hiking Endurance K

By Patrick Ray

Are you dreaming of swapping your couch for the great outdoors-but don't know where to start?
This is the only guide you need to go from clueless to confident on the trail
Complete Idiot's Guide for Hiking and Backpacking is your ultimate beginner's companion, packed with easy-to-follow tips, practical advice, and real-world know-how. Whether you've never laced up a pair of hiking boots or you're ready to take your first overnight trip, this guide walks you through every step with patience, humor, and encouragement.
Inside this trail-tested guide, you'll learn how to: Choose your first hiking route and avoid common newbie mistakesBuild up your endurance with simple at-home training tipsMaster packing and gear selection without wasting moneyNavigate with confidence using maps, compasses, and GPSStay safe in any weather-and know what to do in emergenciesRespect nature and practice Leave No Trace hikingSet up your first campsite and cook delicious trail mealsHandle wildlife encounters and other unexpected situationsWith chapters like Trailhead to Triumph, From Couch to Camp, and Know Before You Go, this book isn't just about hiking-it's about transformation. Written in an engaging, first-person tone by Patrick Ray, a nature lover who's been in your shoes, this guide is a comforting voice on your journey into the wild.
Perfect for: Total beginnersWeekend warriorsAspiring backpackersAdventurers who don't know where to beginGive the gift of confidence, curiosity, and courage. This book is a perfect companion-or present-for anyone ready to take the first step.
So what are you waiting for?
Grab your pack, tie your boots, and let's hit the trail-your adventure starts here

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6VW4C15
• ISBN13: 9798281478762
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"