Few experiences rival a grand outdoor adventure. Hiking into the
wilderness, camping under the stars, and exploring the backcountry offer
new challenges that awaken a woman's spirit and test her soul. Woman in
the Wild: The Every Woman's Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Backcountry
Travel is the perfect companion for any woman looking to get into the
backcountry lifestyle or level up her current active outdoor life.
Adventurer and guidebook author Susan Joy Paul provides real instruction
for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate
hikers and experienced mountaineers. She shares details gleaned from two
decades of training and real-world experience, bringing together
everything a woman needs to know to be safe, independent, and
self-reliant at camp and on the trail. Five sections and twenty-five
chapters cover hiking, camping, and backcountry travel from the basics
to advanced skills. Backcountry Essentials: Learn what to wear, how to
pack, and where to find hiking partners for your outdoor adventures You
in the Wilderness: What every woman needs to know about nutrition, first
aid, and personal care to stay healthy on the trail Pushing Off:
Backcountry knowledge and skills around land navigation, terrain, and
weather take your travels to the next level Reaching New Heights:
Beyond the basics, understand how training, setting goals, and engaging
strategies for success add a new and exciting dimension to your outdoor
life Next Steps: Leave the flatlanders and fair-weather hikers behind
with an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, winter camping,
glacier travel, and more The backcountry beckons, and women want to go.
With Woman in the Wild, they can!
