Ocean State Libraries

"An annual backpacking trip has deadly consequences in a chilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Lost Night and The Herd. Emily is having the time of her life--she's in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever. But on the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. Kristen says the cute backpacker...

"Author Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in illustrated list-style chapters"--

"Pocket-sized guide to backpacking, for both amateur and enthusiast. Includes directory of wilderness area and hiking organizations." --

A companion volume to the PBS-TV series "Trailside" discusses gear, safety, and trail courtesy.

Offers a handbook for all skill levels of hiking that covers a wide range of backbacking issues, including how to use a map and compass, survival skills, and tracking.