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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Hiking & Trail Safety for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Safe and Confident Trail Adventures

Hiking & Trail Safety for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Safe and Confident Trail Adventures

Press, Talor

Paperback

CampingHiking & Climbing

ISBN13: 9798255027163
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 5 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Hiking is simple to start and easy to get wrong. This book explains how to plan a first hike, carry the right gear, find your way and handle the hazards you may meet on the trail, and it explains why each rule exists.

Every number and rule comes from named US and UK public sources such as park services, forest services, weather and health agencies. Where sources differ, the book shows each one. Where they are silent, it says so, and any method added by the book is clearly labelled.

Inside you will find:

Part 1: Planning and Preparation. Choosing a trail, reading difficulty ratings, trail maps, weather, fitness, pace and turnaround times.

Part 2: Gear and Supplies. Boots, socks and foot care, the layering system, backpacks, the Ten Essentials, water, food and energy.

Part 3: Navigation. Map and compass, declination, GPS and phone apps, battery planning, staying on trail, trail signs and etiquette.

Part 4: Weather and Terrain Hazards. Heat, sun, cold, hypothermia, lightning, floods, wind, steep slopes, stream crossings, snow and altitude.

Part 5: Wildlife and Health. Bears and large animals, snakes, insects, ticks, poison ivy, blisters, sprains, trail first aid, drinking water and illness.

Part 6: Emergencies and Next Steps. Getting lost, signaling for help, emergency shelter, fire, hiking alone, with others, children and dogs, and Leave No Trace.

Part 7: Hike Records. Fill-in sheets for trip plans, gear checks, hike logs, water and food plans, weather checks and turnaround times.

The book has 24 chapters, 91 figures, 167 tables, a reference section, a glossary and a list of sources. It is a learning guide and does not replace local park advice, a first aid course or emergency services. Always check the current guidance for your own trail before you go.

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