Terra Breeden & Ann Marie Brown 
Hike Smart [EPUB ebook] 
Tips and Tactics for Improving Your Treks

Are you a first-timer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then look no further than expert trekker Ann Browns Hike Smart, the definitive guide to efficient and enjoyable hiking for all levels of experience.Compiling knowledge from over thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed at helping you become a better hiker. Within these pages, youll find: Dozens of trail dos and donts Pointers on choosing the right gear for your hikewith an emphasis on boots and packs Advice on negotiating different terrains Recommendations on how-to deal with unexpected on-trail situations Stories and interviews from hikers whove conquered tough trails Beautiful color photos of some of Americas most majestic hikes And much more!So whether youre about to embark on your first hike or your hundred-and-first, Hike Smart is the only guide youll need to ensure that you have your most enjoyable, and smartest trek yet.