In 1974, Paul M. Fink published Backpacking Was the Only Way, a memoir of exploration in the Smoky Mountain backcountry that is long out of print. The basis of the book was a journal kept from 1914 to 1938, combined with evocative photographs that Fink compiled into a manuscript he called Mountain Days. The manuscript is now considered to be a unique and insightful first-person account of the region. Containing rare historical accounts of the manways, camps, and cabins once used by adventurers exploring the mountains before the advent of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this is the first widely-accessible publication of Mountain Days. This edition features a new foreword by Ken Wise, professor and director of the Great Smoky Mountain Regional Project at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's John C. Hodges Library. An open access edition of Mountains Days is available from the Hunter Library at Western Carolina University.

When Backwood Ethics was first published in 1979, the Watermans' "new ethic" was enthusiastically received by environmentalists, hikers, and wilderness managers. This expanded edition brings the basics of low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, and alpine management into the 21st century. Here the authors take a fresh look at ways to protect the physical environment of our mountains and backcountry.

An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more.

"She's all my fancy painted her, she's lovely, she is light. She waltzes on the waves by day and rests with me at night. But I had nothing to do with her painting. The man who built her did that. And I commence with the canoe because that is about the first thing you need on entering the Northern Wilderness". Thus opened Nessmuk's first commissioned "letter" for Forest and Stream in 1880. For years thereafter, George Washington Sears, under the penname Nessmuk, contributed a glorious series of pieces on canoeing the Adirondacks, exploring rivers and streams, climbing the many mountains and peaks, and chronicling his long relationship with one of the greatest canoe builders, J. Henry Rushton.

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean. With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an insight to military survival techniques from a by-gone era. Packed with original line drawings and instruction in: - The best faces to pull to prevent frostbite and when you can expect bits of you to 'fall off', should you fail - How to build a structurally sound igloo - How to fashion a mask to prevent snowblindness Focussing on the harshest of situations one can find oneself in, Arctic Survival is one of four reprints of The Air Ministry's emergency survival pamphlets. Others include: Jungle Survival Desert Survival Arctic Survival

These techniques range from common sense practices to more serious ethical considerations which help protect our fragile resources.

High-tech equipment and lightweight apparel have made it easier for campers to get along in the outdoors, but knot-tying skills remain as invaluable as ever: Your high-tech, self-erecting tent may be top-of-the-line, but it will not make an effective shelter unless you can secure it properly in extreme weather conditions. The Book of Camping Knots includes detailed line drawings and step-by-step instructions that will teach you everything you need to know about tying and using the essential camping knots. With sections on stopper knots, bends, loops, shortenings, and hitches, among others - as well as a glossary of terms and an index of knot names - this handy guidebook will be an indispensable companion on any camping trip. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 144 pages, diagrams)

"Forget the slopes and pass the pepper," advises "People "magazine in its glowing review of THE WILDERNESS CHEF. Restaurateur and outfitter Claudine Martin brings tasty cuisine to backpackers, skiers, kayakers, and campers, emphasizing foods that are both healthy and delicious. Martin offers menus for seven distinct wilderness trips, but the recipes are valuable for all outdoors fans.
Here are over 100 recipes, from soup to nuts, for everything from turkey jerky to sun-dried tomato salad to Moroccan lamb tagine. In addition, Martin includes information on dehydrating foods, nutrition for optimal performance, and equipment for transporting food and cooking it outdoors. She provides step-by-step details on how to pack and cook backcountry meals, showing that outdoor adventure and great eating can go hand in hand.

Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin with Camping New Mexico. Featuring detailed descriptions of more than 150 public campgrounds, Camping New Mexico is an ideal companion for tourists and locals alike. Whether you are seeking a camping destination or just passing through, Camping New Mexico can point you in the right direction. This FalconGuide is divided into four geographic sections. The sections are further broken down into specific destination areas. Maps and quick reference tables are keyed to each area to help you pick a site that will meet all your needs. With vital information on location, activities, road conditions, facilities, and even helpful phone numbers and website addresses, Camping New Mexico should be a part of every camper's equipment. Whether you are planning to explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock climbing skills at City of Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.