SOLO SAFE! A Guide To Safe Backcountry Travel For The Individual [Paperback]

Karl F. Ehlers (Author), Andrea Foster (Author), Paula Crow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2000

This book is a "must read" for anyone desiring to venture into remote backcountry locations alone. While this book is designed with the intermediately skilled hiker/backpacer in mind, the novice will find a wealth of useful information to aid in improving their outdoor skills. This book is the best source for understanding the variety of concerns and obstacles the may confront the "SOLO HIKER", and provides practical advice in dealing with them safely.

* Required reading for anyone considering a solo backcountry adventure!

* A wealth of information on preparation, health and wildlife concerns, navigation and route finding, low impact travel and camping skills, and much more!

* Outlines required backcountry skills for safe and enjoyable individaul (solo) travel in remote locations!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Thoughtfully written, with a touch of humor. A insightful guide for the novice and more experienced backcountry travelers" -- V.R. White Oak, AR

From the Author

It seems like every time I went "solo" hiking, I would either run into people I knew from my associations with trail and environmental organizations, or curious fellow hikers who were sincerely concerned for my safety and well being. In every case I would try to explain why "solo" hiking was my preferred method of travel, and that I was well equipped and provisioned for my journey, and had years of experience to guide me safely. I wrote "SOLO SAFE!" to help those intrepid individuals that seek solitude in the backcounrty understand the scope of circumstances one may expect in the wilderness, and enjoy their adventures safely.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Buffalo Press; 1st edition (September 23, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0970415109
• ISBN-13: 978-0970415103
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,600,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solo Safe, February 19, 2001

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This review is from: SOLO SAFE! A Guide To Safe Backcountry Travel For The Individual (Paperback)

A Good common sense book. !! The Book gives information about the things a person needs to consider when going alone and covers it in enough detail to help make your outing safe.You can tell the recommendations are based on a lot of experience and common sense.I enjoyed this book very much and got a lot of pointers that will help . Also, I was impressed how fast the book was shipped(48 Hours) and received the book in less than a week after I ordered it. Highly Recommended.