Adventure Ready

A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training, and Resiliency

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208 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-544-2
Published: May 18, 2022

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Description

"A must-have for anyone who feels called to the woods." -- The Trek

Tips based on the authors’ extensive on-the-ground experiences
Interest in hiking and long-distance trails continues to boom

In Adventure Ready, renowned hikers Katie "Salty" Gerber and Heather "Anish" Anderson take what they’ve learned both on the trail and through teaching their online classes to a new level: preparing long-distance hikers for all the challenges--physical, emotional, and mental--they may encounter while on the trail for weeks or months. This clear and comprehensive guide sets backpackers up for success with detailed information about everything from the basics of gear selection, navigation, safety, and trip planning to nutritional and physical preparation and body resiliency to how to readjust after returning home. Worksheets and checklists make it easy to stay on top of all the planning a long-distance hike requires, while thoughtful prompts to address the "Why" of your adventure help to keep you motivated.

Adventure Ready empowers both men and women to create goals, face challenges, and be stronger and smarter on the trail.

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208 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-544-2
Published: May 18, 2022

Reviews

A must-have for anyone who feels called to the woods. As a backpacking guide, I recommend this book to all my clients and have learned so much about nutrition, physicality, and safety, just to name a few.
— Anna McKinney, The Trek
Where this book differs from other how-to guides is the depth of knowledge and information about mental and physical health and well-being before, during and after a long-distance hike.... Adventure Ready is a fantastic resource with many nuggets of wisdom for both the beginner and intermediate long-distance backpacker.
— ALDHA-West Gazette
Adventure Ready is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their backpacking game, from newbies to thru-hikers. It will appeal to both people who want a general overview of the topics, as well as those looking to get more granular.
— Penina Satlow, The Trek
The authors have the credentials to back up the advice they share, and they wish for new adventurers to save time, money, and mistakes as well as begin their journey with information pertaining to nutrition and personal training…. You’ll be more than prepared after reading Adventure Ready!
— Manhattan Book Review
Given how comprehensive, yet accessible this book is, it’s a winner for all skill levels.... With a detailed index and list of additional resources at the end of the book, this guide will quickly become a friend you return to time and time again for wisdom. If you’re looking for a new favorite companion for your hikes ahead, definitely grab a copy of Adventure Ready!
— Korrin Bishop, Gossamer Gear
As impressively organized and presented as it is informed and 'user friendly' and nicely illustrated with color photography throughout, Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training, and Resiliency is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition.
— Midwest Book Review