The Ultimate Hiking Skills Manual

by Chris Bagshaw (Editor), Alan Hinkes (Foreword)

Walking in the rugged terrain of hills is a challenging experience, but also a rewarding one. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to enjoy an exhilarating walk in the hills, and features: -A comprehensive selection of expert advice on topics including buying the best walking equipment, planning a trip, navigating a route, and what to do in case of emergencies -A durable, ready-to-go format that fits perfectly into a backpack pocket -An attractive, inspirational style with great-looking color photos that capture the beauty of the hills With all this and more, this book is made for walking

Genres: Walking

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2006

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

My husband and I are planning a backpacking trip for this spring (a couple of days on the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota) and our first true mountain climb in Colorado in August. I went looking for a book with a fitness plan to build my strength and stamina.

Curiously, this book is about hiking in name only. After the title page, hiking and mountaineering are instead called "hillwalking," the charming British term that makes it seem so much less an arduous physical challenge. Consider me a convert. Why be a pedestrian hiker or climber when you can be a romantic, wind-swept "casual rambler, dedicated Wainwright bagger or Munroeist"?

Besides the delightful vocabulary, the book also has a great chapter on conditioning, including a 12-week fitness plan and suggested weight-lifting routine. Just what I needed to make sure my "hillwalks" don't become "hillstumbles."

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really useful, practical book that is informative to experienced and novice hill-walkers. There is everything from equipment advice to route planning, and even advice and food.