Babes in the Woods: The Woman's Guide to Eating Well, Sleeping Well, and Having Fun in the Backcountry [Paperback]

Bobbi Hoadley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

Bobbi Hoadley offers this fun guide for women who want to be wild--but don't want to suffer through their time in the wilderness. Hoadley introduces the concepts of wilderness or backcountry adventure for the novice and experienced camper alike. Her tips on personal hygiene, traveling light, and enjoying the journey are designed with women in mind--but these are tips that men can take to heart, as well.
From tips on packing and physical fitness to ways to entertain the group once they are in the wild, this book is packed with great advice from a woman who knows camping and wants to help women embrace being "Babes in the Woods." Gourmet "on-the-trail" recipes are also included.
Hoadley's message: With a little planning and some know-how--plus a good attitude--women can sleep well, eat very well, and really enjoy their backcountry adventure.

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From the Back Cover

Looking to escape urban sprawl and stress? Ever wonder how to get outside and not end up being cold, tired, hungry, or bored? Babes in the Woods offers a take-charge and be happy perspective on being active in the outdoors.
Author Bobbi Hoadley shows women how to enjoy a more elegant camping experience - something even men will find enticing! From discussions on fitness and camping gear to being safe and comfortable, Hoadley's fun, easy-to-read chapters introduce you to the concepts of wilderness and backcountry adventure.
Inside you'll find tips on: personal hygiene; getting in shape; weathering the weather; traveling light; organizing gear; safety and first aid.
Also included here are gourmet camp recipes and trip-planning checklists, demonstrating that with a little planning, some know-how, plus a good attitude, you too can sleep well, eat very well, and have fun in the great outdoors.

About the Author

As National Camp Advisor for the Girl Guides of Canada, Bobbi Hoadley has organized and directed many backcountry activities for women. She has expertise in lifeguarding, canoeing, kayaking, standard wilderness first aid, and fitness instruction--and she's a gourmet cook who has adapted some of her recipes to backcountry use. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and has two daughters.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762725303
• ISBN-13: 978-0762725304
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have more fun!, June 13, 2009

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Sandy10 (Cape Cod, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babes in the Woods: The Woman's Guide to Eating Well, Sleeping Well, and Having Fun in the Backcountry (Paperback)

This book is a great help to building your skill as a happy camper. This book covers all the basics of what to bring, how to use it, "Hygiene Hijinks", group dynamics, games, and much more. My favorite section is about the food. Sleeping well and eating well are the keys to keeping everyone happy, and this book will help you learn how to do it. The recipes are easy to follow, delicious, practical and unique. I have shared this book with all the kids I know who have ventured off on their first camping trips alone, and they rave about it, too! Babes in the Woods is not the only backcountry guide you will need, but the unique information and easy to use format makes this one special.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Best for Beginners, May 5, 2011

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This review is from: Babes in the Woods: The Woman's Guide to Eating Well, Sleeping Well, and Having Fun in the Backcountry (Paperback)

After deciding to start backpacking with my husband and his brother (both very experienced backpackers, one an AT thru-hiker), he thought this might be helpful for me. It's really great if you've never spent a night in the woods before, or are planning to go only with a group of other inexperienced women. I had hoped for more on distributing weight in a pack specifically for a woman's frame, or gear that is tailored for women. It didn't really help me in either, the advice on gear is really for raw beginners and doesn't go into any of the high quality gear that is out there. The weight estimates of what you should carry seem really high. It doesn't talk at all about hiking in mixed-gender groups. Still, if you've never been backpacking and want an idea of what to take and what to expect, it does ok. But if you've spent any time in the woods previously, it's nothing earth-shattering as far as advice goes. The recipes for trail food were what I found most helpful and I'm excited to try some of them soon. It was well worth the price of this book (used) just for those.