 Day hikes & some overnight backpack trips in NM. Trips feature plants, animals, geology & Native American, Spanish & Mexican heritages. Driving directions, trail difficulty & length, tips on hiking safely. |
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 Inspired by foods from all over the world, the author has created over 200 lightweight, taste-tested recipes to turn an ordinary backcountry outing into a gourmet adventure. Some recipes are cooked and dehydrated before the trip, others can be prepared in camp in just minutes . |
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 The comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Covers such areas as: preparing a bike for long-range load carrying; tools, spares, and repairs;clothing, camping gear; health, and survival; air-freighting a bike; transcontinental route outlines-across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Has tales from the saddle-firsthand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide,including battling against the elements on epic journeys in Kyrgyzstan, India, the road |
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 Local animal & plant species; natural history, climate & night sky; info on best parks, preserves, forests & sanctuaries. States covered: AZ, NV, NM, UT. |
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 Includes: an identification field guide to local birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, etc. Explanations of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, trail info of 50 best natural sites in the area.Essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. |
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 Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 How to make food stay edible longer and taste better. This four-color, illustrated book teaches how to prepare great meals for large groups in the outdoors; keep cooked foods hot long enough for second helpings; plan and pack meals for a wilderness expedition; cook in the rain, wind, and snow; obtain safe drinking water; and properly dispose of wastes. The official handbook for the Boy Scouts' cooking badge. |
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 An ideal book for campground campers who want to move beyond the usual hot dogs and hamburgers over the charcoal fire. In addition to reviewing the various non-charcoal cooking alternatives, the author also provides tips for better cooking over coals, proper food preparation, and a wealth of recipes that will make camping more fun for the entire family. |
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 A complete guide for families, singles, and anyone who wants to enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear. Packed with info on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, & camp kitchens, the book also has detailed info on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, bicycle & backpack camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and more. |
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With nearly 400 vivid full-color photos featuring all the techniques & gear beginning mountain bikers need, this indispensable manual offers readers practical advice on choosing a bike, setting it up for speed & comfort, getting fit & staying healthy; riding safely, and learning to ride at high speeds. |
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 Expanded 3nd Edition of book popular with backpacking groups and canoeists; recipes to enliven the outdoor trip: meat, fish, veggies, pastas, desserts, etc. Lots of photos and good information. |
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 Superb, but little-known, hiking opportunities in the remote desert environment of western TX & eastern New Mexico: 150 miles of trail, including the newly developed trail system in Carlsbad Caverns & the more established network in the Guadalupe Mountains. |
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 70 hikes throughout the state, from popular ones like the La Luz Trail to obscure ones like Cooks Peak; White Sands Nat'l Monument, Carlsbad Caverns NP, lots of photos and maps. |
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 Infomation on 36 remotely located archaeological sites in Arizona, Utah & New Mexico. Tells which hiking trails, dirt roads & maps are needed to find each site, plus a little about the Native Americans who made them. |
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 150 appetite-satisfying recipes for the great outdoors. Camping cuisine does not need to begin and end with s'mores! With three decades of camp-cooking experience between them, the authors enliven trailside meals with recipes for stews, pasta, pancakes,even souffles. With a little before-trip planning and preparation, gourmet meals enjoyed by the campfire are now within every hiker's reach. |
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 Complied by Backpacking Light magazine, this book (November 2005) offers the latest info on lightweight backpacking and camping. Learn about gear and techniques that will allow you to drop your pack weight to less than 30, 20, or even 10 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. You'll be able to hike farther, faster, longer, and easier, with less physical stress, fewer injuries, more safety and security, and far more satisfaction. |
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 Trail-tested recipes provide at-home preparation directions, trailside cooking instructions, nutritional info, serving details, weight of packable ingredients, meal-planning tips from experienced long-distance hikers. |
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This guide to the lesser-known federal recreation sites in the Southwest provides overall descriptions of each destination, with an emphasis on camping and day hiking. Also has helpful maps and lots of photos. Covers Colorado, Utah, Arizona & New Mexico. |
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