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Walking in the Mountains: A Woman's Guide

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From Library Journal, September 15, 2003:
"With the exception of a small section on hiking when pregnant, men will also find much helpful information in this book. Frankel teaches the reader how to get in shape for hiking, what to wear, and how to use maps and compasses. She also supplies lists of what to take on various types of hikes. The emphasis is on family hiking, and the author, now a grandmother, gives many helpful hints on hiking with infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. In Part 2, she recommends itineraries for hiking in the United States, the Himalayas, the Alps, and the English Lake District . . . The author's love for the mountains is infectious, providing an enjoyable reading experience."

Walking In The Mountains: A Woman's Guide by Edith Rogovin Frankel is a very practical hiking guide written especially for women seeking to camp or travel about in a mountain wilderness area. Addressing particular topics such as getting in shape for the mountains; hiking while pregnant; what to carry in a backpack; terrain types suitable for children, and more, Walking In The Mountains is very highly recommended for female hikers as a compendium of practical for women and those who hike along with them regardless of age or gender.

The perfect read before you set out and also a great size to tuck into your backpack for refreshers. Very clear and readable prose with enticing illustrations.