Book Description
This encyclopedic work is "resource central" for beginning or rusty outdoorspeople. Part One introduces nine sports--from dayhiking and mountain biking to sea kayaking and cross-country skiing. General outdoor skills such as map and compass reading are covered in Part Two.
From the Back Cover
Get Out, and Stay Out. Here's everything you'll need to get going and stay going in the great outdoors, including: gear selection, care, and repair; start-up costs; basic and advanced techniques; expert tips; ``kid'' ratings; where to go; how to grow.