Joy Of Hiking: Hiking The Trailmaster Way [Paperback]

John McKinney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2005

Get more out of life--take a hike! The Joy of Hiking is a comprehensive guide to hiking and the "hiking lifestyle," chock-full of advice for both novice and experienced hikers--plus everyone in between. It's a compendium of wise words and inspirational advice from the Trailmaster himself, the hiking columnist for the Los Angeles Times for 18 years. McKinney's engaging, supportive tone will convince you that America's most popular form of outdoor recreation is ideal for fun, fitness, spiritual renewal, and reconnecting with friends and family.

The Joy of Hiking covers where to go, how to prepare, what to take, and how to find your way. Learn everything from safely removing a tick to hiking mindfully, from hiking for weight loss to hiking for mental health, from selecting a local hiking spot to planning a nature adventure in Europe. It also features fun facts (did you know there are six different kinds of rainbows?), kid-friendly trip ideas, and plenty of anecdotes, quotes, and trail humor to inspire hikers and would-be hikers to lace up their boots and hit the trail.

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About the Author

John McKinney is the author of a dozen books about walking, hiking and nature, including a series of day hiking guides to California. For 18 years he wrote a popular hiking column for the Los Angeles Times, and he now writes articles and commentaries about hiking for national publications, and promotes hiking and conservation on radio and television.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press (May 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089997385X
• ISBN-13: 978-0899973852
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,805,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information. Easy reading., October 2, 2007

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ndenim (OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy Of Hiking: Hiking The Trailmaster Way (Paperback)

A Walk Along Land's End, the author's book about his hike along the entire California coast, is a favorite of mine. When I saw The Joy of Hiking at REI, it was an easy decision to take it with us. It did not disappoint. Well written, it is both fun and educational. The author has covered all the basics you need to know including planning, preparation, the ten essentials for your day pack, best times to go, hiking with your dog and more. Once the necessities are covered, the author offers suggestions for day hikes, longer trips (i.e., National Parks, coastal walks, Rails to Trails, etc.) and walking holidays including Great Britain and Europe. The sidebar information and the 'Trailmaster Tales' of some of the author's hikes are an added bonus. For those of us that are primarily walkers, the information is applicable for both hikers and walkers. The author has provided us with more than enough motivation to get out the door and go. Definitely one I'll read more than once. Recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Newcomers will learn the basics, while seasoned hikers will gain new tips, September 4, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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If it's hiking and walking you do on holiday, don't miss trail expert John McKinney's The Joy Of Hiking: Hiking The Trailmaster Way (089997385X, $17.95). Newcomers will learn the basics, while seasoned hikers will gain new tips on how to enhance a hike, from wearing layers for different weather conditions to understanding fabric choices and hiking without boots.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Check out the Chapter on Hiking with Kids, January 29, 2006

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Kelley S. Coyner "dialhead" (La Paz, Bolivia) - See all my reviews
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The Joy of Hiking is full of practical, inspirational and even spiritual advice on hiking. Be certain to read the chapter on hiking with kids from infancy through the teen years. McKinney draws not just on his experience with his on kids, but on the words of his daughter as you provides everything from things you need to care about safety and things you need to let go of (what teens wear) when you hike with with you children.