"Jon Penfold has been on many adventures. He's ridden his bicycle across the United States twice. He's canoed the Mississippi River. He's climbed some of the highest peaks in the Pacific Northwest. But nothing could prepare him for his biggest adventure of all--hiking 600 miles with his girlfriend at his side. Take a hike with Jon and Katelin as they backpack through one of the most breathtaking regions in the world on the Oregon Coast Trail."--Amazon.com...

Trail descriptions with maps and photos.

"Having announced her plans to quit her job and backpack around South America, humourist and gonzo journalist Amy Baker found herself on the receiving end of a whole bunch of over-the-top and seemingly unnecessary advice. Amy shrugged it all off of course ... that is, until she ran into trouble. After falling into a crevasse, swimming in crocodile-infested waters, dodging cocaine con artists and encountering handsome soothsayers, Amy soon starts to...

Describes the author's travels from Death Valley, the lowest point in the hemisphere, up to the peak of Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States with only a backpack filled with empty two-liter bottles.

"In her hardcover debut, bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman describes a very different kind of back-packing trip to China in which she and her college friend set out to conquer the world only to be conquered by it"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques necessary for dayhiking and short backpacking trips

"Explore Bears Ears and Cedar Mesa is a comprehensive guide to 25 of the best destinations within one of America's newest national monuments. Whether you're a hiker or backpacker looking for the route that makes the most of the land's natural beauty, or a day-tripper in search of the best views to photograph, this guide will take you there with comprehensive descriptions, maps, and directions. Inside you'll find: ·16 hikes ·2 backpacks ·10 landmarks...