The scouting guide to hiking: an officially-licensed book of the boy scouts of america: more than 100 essential skills on campsites, gear, wildlife, map reading, and more

In The Ultimate Guide to Hiking, readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. Some practical tips include: • How to choose the best gear • How to set up a campsite • How to interact safely with wildlife • How to properly read a map • How to forecast the weather • Learning practical navigation skills • And so much more! In The Scouting Guide to Hiking, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. Some practical tips include: - How to choose the best gear - How to set up a campsite - How to interact safely with wildlife - How to properly read a map - How to forecast the weather - Learning practical navigation skills - And so much more! Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities Readers interested in the outdoors will find out how to choose the best gear, how to set up a campsite, how to interact safely with wildlife, how to read a map, how to forecast the weather, along with learning practical navigation skills.-- WorldCat