In these last wildlands of North America, the nomadic, indigenous people have perfected ways of living and traveling in winter using elegant and sophisticated snowshoes, toboggans, and sleds that make it possible for trekkers to carry heavy weights-wood stoves, wall tents, and real food-with far less effort than with the ultralight backpacking equipment more often associated with the winter camper. This important book brings the skills and philosophy of the snow walkers of the north woods to a new generation of outdoorspeople, and shows today's wilderness traveler how to adopt these Native American techniques and enjoy winter in a comfort nothing short of extraordinary.

A Snow Walker's Companion: Winter Trail Skills from the Far North

Conover, Garrett

Conover, Alexandra

Sports & Outdoors

McGraw=Hill

The Winter Wilderness Companion is a unique and inspirational guide to outdoor skills from authors named to Outside magazine’s exclusive list of 12 “Twentieth Century Heroes for a New Millennium.” This revised edition unlocks the winter wilderness in all its invigorating beauty. It includes step-by-step instructions for making and using snowshoes, toboggans, tents, and clothing.

The Winter Wilderness Companion: Traditional and Native American Skills for the Undiscovered Season

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

This is the first book to provide clear, precise, and detailed explanations of techniques for all wilderness canoeists, written by a North Woods master: "There is no doubt that upstream travel, portaging, and lining up or down difficult rapids is work. Yet it can be a rewarding and pleasurable experience when done well."

Beyond the Paddle: A Canoeist's Guide to Expedition Skills : Poling, Lining, Portaging and Maneuvering Through the Ice

Water Sports

Tilbury House Pub

Beyond the Paddle (A Canoeists' Guide to Expedition Skills: Poling, Lining, Portaging and Maneuvering through Ice)

Old Bridge Press

A guide to comfortable winter camping using native skills. Learn how to sleep warm, travel safe and many other secrets. Bonus: A 32-page, full-color insert on the authors' epic, 350-mile snowshoe trip across Labrador.

Snow Walker's Companion: Winter Camping Skills for the North

Hiking & Camping

Stone Ridge Pub

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