Covers basics of wilderness survival and recreation, with 120 illustrations; Tailored specifically to women's unique needs and concerns; From adventure blogger ('Girl Gone Wild') - and hot on the heels of Cheryl Strayed's Wild (book and film).
RUBY MCCONNELL is the author of A Girl's Guide to the Wild; she's
also a geologist, environmental advocate, and dancer. Her work has
appeared in Grain Magazine, Misadventures Magazine, Oregon
Quarterly, Seattle Backpackers Magazine, Bird Watcher's Digest, and
Fungi Magazine, among others.
TERESA GRASSESCHI is an illustrator, painter, and lifelong glasses
wearer who spends her days making pictures for books, brands, and
galleries. Her work has been featured in publications such as
Stereogum, Rolling Stone, and the Wall Street Journal. She lives in
Seattle, Washington.
“Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She’s fun, informative, and
never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman’s Guide to the Wild for all
your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty.”
—Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral
“A handbook for outdoors-loving women, whether they’re experienced
trailblazers or newbies inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s Wild.”
—Publishers Weekly
"Oregonian Ruby McConnell’s practical guide to the great outdoors
is just for women, with topics such as how to deal bathroom needs
and condescending men, and advice on camp setup and building
fires."
—The Seattle Times
“...A Woman’s Guide to the Wild provides wisdom for outdoor
adventurers of all levels. Most of all, it is meant to encourage
and support women in exploring their full potential.”
— Stackedd magazine
“For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor
recreation — or those inspired to start getting out there by Cheryl
Strayed’s Wild—this book is the definitive guide to being a woman
in the great outdoors.”
—Bainbridge Island Review
“You’ll find that [McConnell] is both inspiring and awesome and I
highly recommend her book.”
—Hike Like a Woman
“It was so refreshing to read straightforward, honest information
about the topics that seem to be taboo for every other
guidebook.”
—Modern Hiker
“[McConnell’s] book is a manifesto for women to go exploring the
wild, even if it means making mistakes along the way.”
—Appalachian Trail Girl
"In A Woman’s Guide to the Wild, geologist and outdoor
enthusiast Ruby McConnell gives women the tools (and confidence) to
safely navigate the backcountry solo."
—Modern Farmer
“Cheryl Strayed's famous book Wild was almost a
how-NOT-to-survive-wilderness book. Ruby McConnell aims to flip the
script and give women useful information on striking out on their
own."
—NPR
“Don't let the Boy Scouts and lumberjacks fool you—women can handle
the great outdoors just as well, if not better, than men. Ruby
McConnell is helping to prove it.”
—The Source Weekly
"If your mom devoured Wild and promptly purchased
red-laced hiking boots, this local guide from an Oregonian
geologist is for her."
—Seattle Met Online
"The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf."
—Misadventures Magazine
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