Few experiences rival a grand outdoor adventure. Hiking into the wilderness, camping under the stars, and exploring the backcountry offer new challenges that awaken a woman's spirit and test her soul.

Woman in the Wild: The Every Woman's Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Backcountry Travel is the perfect companion for any woman looking to get into the backcountry lifestyle or level up her current active outdoor life.

Adventurer and guidebook author Susan Joy Paul provides real instruction for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate hikers and experienced mountaineers. She shares details gleaned from two decades of training and real-world experience, bringing together everything a woman needs to know to be safe, independent, and self-reliant at camp and on the trail. Five sections and twenty-five chapters cover hiking, camping, and backcountry travel from the basics to advanced skills.

• Backcountry Essentials: Learn what to wear, how to pack, and where to find hiking partners for your outdoor adventures
• You in the Wilderness: What every woman needs to know about nutrition, first aid, and personal care to stay healthy on the trail
• Pushing Off: Backcountry knowledge and skills around land navigation, terrain, and weather take your travels to the next level
• Reaching New Heights: Beyond the basics, understand how training, setting goals, and engaging strategies for success add a new and exciting dimension to your outdoor life
• Next Steps: Leave the flatlanders and fair-weather hikers behind with an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, winter camping, glacier travel, and more

The backcountry beckons, and women want to go. With Woman in the Wild, they can!

About the Author

Susan Joy Paul went for her first hike at the ripe old age of 43 and never looked back. Susan has hiked, camped, and climbed around the United States and beyond, reaching the summits of more than 700 mountains. She has served as on the council of thePikes Peak Chapter of the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) ans as a volunteer Basic Mountaineering School instructor. Susan is the author of numerous guidebooks including Touring Colorado Hot Springs, Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado, and Climbing Colorado's Mountains. She lives independently in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Book Information
ISBN 9781493049745
Author Susan Joy Paul
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Falcon Guides
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 153mm * 15mm