When you think of dayhiking, you probably think of ultra-fit 20-somethings carrying 50-pound packs loaded up with a ton of expensive gear. As Eric Wolfe shows you, this is not what dayhiking is about. Dayhiking is about going out into the wilderness, whether for an hour or two, or for the whole day. It's about exploring new places, and getting healthier while you do it. Dayhikers encounter wildlife, discover history, and make new friends. Best of all, dayhikers have fun doing it!
The fact is, anyone who can walk can go dayhiking, and can really enjoy it. Whether you've been dayhiking for years, or have never set foot in the woods, Dayhiking is the book that you need to move on to the next level. Dayhiking will show you how to find new places to hike, and find new people to hike with. You'll improve your mapreading and navigation skills, and will learn about the gear available to dayhikers, including which gear you absolutely need now, and what you may want to pick up later on.
Emergencies happen in the wilderness. Fortunately, most are easy to deal with, once you know how. The skills you learn in Dayhiking will help you to avoid getting lost, and will help you to find your way back to your car if it does happen. You'll learn how to be a better hiker and a better hiking partner. You'll even learn how to plan for The Big Hike.
Dayhiking is the first book in the Exploration Guides Hiking Series. Look for more books from Exploration Guides in this, and other Exploration Guides series.
We're all explorers. You just need the right guide!
