Mountaineers Books
Save your legs and learn expert outdoor tips from the comfort of your living room! Mountaineers Books is excited to bring you author webinars this summer - just in time for your next big adventure.
June 20
You don’t have to be a professional hiker to tick off a big life goal: Walking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) across Oregon, from border to border. It’s not as tough as you think. All you need is the desire and the plan. That’s what you’ll learn in this June 20 webinar with Eli Boschetto, author of the new guidebook, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon. Presented with Oregon Wild.
- How to plan hiking the PCT during different times of summer
- What to expect on Oregon’s various PCT sections
- Advice on logistics, permits, food and gear for short, medium and longer trips
- How to travel safely, and what to do in an emergency
July 19
Don’t die out there! Meteorologist, broadcast professional, and author of Mountain Weather Pocket Guide, Jeff Renner will present on Safety in Mountain Weather. Join Jeff as he teaches practical tools to stay safe in inclement weather in the backcountry. Join on July 19 and learn:
- How to assess storm and avalanche hazards
- How to read clouds, winds, and fronts
- First-aid advice for weather-related injuries
- Lightning hazards, wildfire, and flash flood safety information
