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Backwoods Ethics, 2nd Ed.

A Guide to Low-Impact Camping and Hiking

Laura and Guy Waterman
Foreword by Bill McKibben

When Backwood Ethics was first published in 1979, the Watermans' "new ethic" was enthusiastically received by environmentalists, hikers, and wilderness managers. This expanded edition brings the basics of low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, and alpine management into the 1990s. Here the authors take a fresh look at ways to protect the physical environment of our mountains and backcountry.

"The Watermans provide great insight throughout their fine book. Take it to heart and not only will you leave the woods in better shape, you will leave the woods with better memories."
—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

"A classic of backpacking literature."
—Backpacker



$15.95 (Can. $23.50)
0-88150-257-X
280 pages, paperback


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