The only book on getting the most out of a day in the hills that the keen walker will ever need. It has vital information on dealing with emergencies as well as advice on buying the best equipment, guidance on maintaining fitness and invaluable lessons in route planning and navigation. It is practical and has an appealing style with great colour photographs. It comes in a handy flexi-bound format, and is hardwearing. It is in an ideal size for a rucksack pocket.

Table of Contents

Foreword; Part 1: Preparation; Fitness - Kit - Jackets - Footwear - Clothing - Sacks - Camping and Backpacking - Maps, Compasses and other Tools - Baby Stuff - Food - Route Planning - Weather; Part 2: Skills; Navigation - Walking Skills - First Aid and Emergencies - Camping and Backpacking - Hillwalking in Winter; Part 3; Scrambling and Mountaineering - Training and Technique - Climbing Kit - Via Ferrata - Photography - Walking and the Environment; Index.

About the Author

Chris Bagshaw is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and the Outdoor Writer's Guild, for whom he edits the quarterly newsletter, Bootprint. An experienced walker and climber himself, Chris lives near Penrith in the Lake District.