Multcolib Research Picks: Backpacking and long-distance hiking, Oregon-style | Multnomah County Library

From Rugged Coastline to Mountain Meadows

by Lorain, Douglas

Book - 2007

A guide to medium- and long-distance hikes in every corner of the Beaver State. A guide to medium- and long-distance hikes in every corner of the Beaver State. Show less

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Day & Section Hikes Pacific Crest Trail

Oregon

by Gerald, Paul

Book - 2012

Short hikes and long ones, all on the Oregon portions of the famous Pacific Crest Trail. Short hikes and long ones, all on the Oregon portions of the famous Pacific Crest Trail. Show less

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Atlas of Oregon Wilderness

by Sullivan, William L.

Book - 2010

A comprehensive guide to Oregon's wilderness areas provides detailed information about hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities you might indulge ...Show more A comprehensive guide to Oregon's wilderness areas provides detailed information about hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities you might indulge in at each spot. (William Sullivan's many other hiking trial guidebooks are among those I most often hear recommended by library staff who are also hikers!) Show less

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Long-distance Hiking

by Feldman, Dan

Book - 2013

Pracitcal advice for every aspect of long-distance hiking -- from dealing with blisters to planning meals to dealing with the physical demands of long backpacking trips. Pracitcal advice for every aspect of long-distance hiking -- from dealing with blisters to planning meals to dealing with the physical demands of long backpacking trips. Show less

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Walking Softly in the Wilderness

The Sierra Club Guide to Backpacking

by Hart, John

Book - 2005

This classic, in-depth guide teaches hikers how to enjoy the wilderness to the fullest, while also leaving nature undisturbed. This classic, in-depth guide teaches hikers how to enjoy the wilderness to the fullest, while also leaving nature undisturbed. Show less

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Backpacker and Hiker's Handbook

by Kemsley, William

Book - 2008

An all-around guide to long-distance hiking -- planning your trip, enjoying it (safely and comfortably!), choosing companions, and more. An all-around guide to long-distance hiking -- planning your trip, enjoying it (safely and comfortably!), choosing companions, and more. Show less

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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide

Tools & Techniques to Hit the Trail

by Skurka, Andrew

Unknown - 2012

Detailed information about clothing, footwear, shelters, maps, and everything else you'll need to hike and backpack comfortably and safely. Detailed information about clothing, footwear, shelters, maps, and everything else you'll need to hike and backpack comfortably and safely. Show less

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Get your Kids Hiking

How to Start Them Young and Keep It Fun

by Alt, Jeff

Book - 2013

A complete guide to hiking with kids -- from birth to the teen-age years. A complete guide to hiking with kids -- from birth to the teen-age years. Show less

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http://mazamas.org

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The Mazamas describe themselves as a mountaineering organization, but they are also hikers! Learn more about trail safety, go on a guided hike or walk, take a first aid class, and much more. (Also, did I mention they have a great library?) The Mazamas describe themselves as a mountaineering organization, but they are also hikers! Learn more about trail safety, go on a guided hike or walk, take a first aid class, and much more. (Also, did I mention they have a great library?) Show less