NOLS Soft Paths: How to Enjoy the Wilderness Without Harming itStackpole Books, 2003 - 225 pages Drawing on the principles of the Leave No Trace program, the expertise of the National Outdoor Leadership School, and the substantial body of research into wilderness use, this book has long been the definitive guide to low-impact outdoor activity. This new edition covers every aspect of the outdoor experience, demonstrating the frequently simple, often unexpected measures that we can take to keep the wilderness pristine. This edition also provides new information on conservation law and the public's use of wild lands, ensuring that readers can minimise impact without sacrificing their enjoyment of the outdoors. |
Table des matières
Backcountry Travel | 7 |
Selecting and Using a Campsite | 29 |
Fires and Stoves | 49 |
Sanitation and Waste Disposal | 67 |
Special Environments | 85 |
Rivers and Lakes | 107 |
Coasts | 123 |
Alpine and Arctic Tundra | 135 |
Snow and Ice | 151 |
Bear Country | 167 |
Horsepacking | 185 |
A Final Thought | 205 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
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