The Advanced Backpacker: A Handbook of Year-round, Long-distance Hiking

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McGraw Hill Professional, 2000 - Nature - 262 pages
With thousands of all-weather miles to his credit, from North America to Europe to Asia, Townsend is the ultimate guide for all backpackers. In an invaluable fusion of expert information and unlimited inspiration, he reveals to hikers the longest trails, the roughest terrains, and the fiercest climates around the globe. 75 photos. 30 illustrations.

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Contents

Resources
247
Metric Conversion Table
254
About the Author
262
Copyright

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About the author (2000)

Chris Townsend (Granton-on-Spey, Scotland), an internationally recognized rough-terrain hiker, is the author of several books, including Wilderness Skiing and Winter Camping and Backpacker's Handbook, Second Edition.

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