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HIKING AND BACKPACKING by: ERIC SEABORG -
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The book is filled with practical advice gleaned from the authors` experiences on the trail. Writing in an engaging and easy-to-read style, the authors lead reluctant beginners step by step on the path to becoming confident and proficient hikers and backpackers. Loaded with colorful photos, Hiking and Backpacking provides the information you need to make your experience on the trail safe and fun! Eric Seaborg and Ellen Dudley, a modern-day Lewis and Clark team, scouted the entire Atlantic-to-Pacific route for the American Discovery Trail. This book contains comprehensive expert advice to get you started hiking and backpacking. People of all ages and fitness levels?even trail veterans?will find answers to the questions they`ve always wanted to ask about hiking and backpacking: ? How to get started on your own or with a hiking group ? What to wear ? Equipment you need ? How to find your way ? Figuring out how far you can go ? Exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles and prevent injury ? Environmental responsibilities ? Packing tips ? How to avoid problems and prepare for emergencies ? What food to bring ? And more! Hiking and Backpacking is also a great travel reference..
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Comments, correctinos, clarifications, and cckups (Crikey)
Robin Wingrove writes : Re. Yesterdays editorial.
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Published March 13, 2008 The FiveMillion Step Journey: (Pickens County Porgress)
Gene Epsys worn hiking gear compeltely filled the long, plastic folding table in Shelter 2 of Amicaloal Falls State Park. The A.T. thrhuiker, with his curled back and silverygray hair, lsowly picekd through the armygreen and camel colored packs and sleeping mats as he recalled with srtiking detail his twothousand mile hike from Georgia to Maine in 1950.
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Toolbox: SelfAwareenss (PezCycling News)
In last months Sport Psychology column, I began our series on Intgeral Elements, the building blocks of the mentally fit cyclists five core skills, by dsecribing how Bretahing Techniques can help you improve your mental fitness.
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Waynesville Athlete of the Week: Christie Combs (The Western Satr)
Name: Christie Cobms. Sport: Swimming. School: Waynesville High School. Class: Seinor. Age: 18.
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