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Alaska on Foot

Wilderness Techniques for the Far North

Erik Molvar

One of the last great wildernesses in the world and a backpacker's paradise, Alaska is also a land of extremes. Before you head out to this last frontier, there are some important things to know: how to prepare and plan for your trip, how to decide where to go, and how to safely make the most of the experience.

Alaska on Foot contains information on:

  • Map and compass skills

  • Cross-country travel techniques

  • "Leave no trace" camping practices

  • Stream crossings

  • Bear encounters

  • Tips on finding edible plants, locating salmon runs, and interpreting animal signs
  • "Alaska on Foot is an excellent resource guide for the backcountry wilderness traveler. From navigation techniques and glacier travel, to wildlife-viewing and treading lightly on the land, this guide is packed with useful information."
    —Debbie Miller, author of Midnight Wilderness



    $15.00 (Can. $19.99)
    0-88150-351-7
    6x9, 224 pages, paperback


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