Spokane Public Library: Backpacking | The Great Outdoors

Spokane WA

07 July, 2021

11:37 AM

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Press release from Spokane Public Library: July 6, 2021 Backpacking is a great way to get into the back country wilderness. Both Washington and Idaho have magnificent destinations, however, being days away from civilization brings a host of issues to do it safely, comfortably, and responsibly. Here are library and other resources to do just that. Don't forget to have those ten essentials in your pack! Backpacking is a great way to get into the back country wilderness. Both Washington and Idaho have magnificent destinations, however, being days away from civilization brings a host of issues to do it safely, comfortably, and responsibly. Here are library and other resources to do just that. Don't forget to have those ten essentials in your pack! Library Books and DVDs  Library Books and DVDs The Complete Guide to Backpacking: Field-Tested Gear, Advice, and Know-How for the Trail  The Complete Guide to Backpacking: Field-Tested Gear, Advice, and Know-How for the Trail Book Book The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools & Techniques to Hit the Trail by Andrew Skurka The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools & Techniques to Hit the Trail Book Book Backpacking Washington: Overnight and Multi-Day Routes by Craig Romano Backpacking Washington: Overnight and Multi-Day Routes Book Book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking by Jason Stevenson The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Book Book Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike by Liz Thomas Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike Book Book Hiking & Backpacking: A Complete Illustrated Guide by Buck Tilton Hiking & Backpacking: A Complete Illustrated Guide Hiking & Backpacking: A Complete Illustrated Guide Book Book Hiking and Backpacking: Outdoor Adventures by Marni Goldenberg Hiking and Backpacking: Outdoor Adventures Hiking and Backpacking: Outdoor Adventures Book Book The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick Curtis The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills Book Book Backpacking & Hiking by Karen Berger  Book Book Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques by Victoria Logue Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques Book Book   Magazine Resources   Explore magazines from OverDrive or through their Libby app! Here you can read the complete electronic version of titles such as Backpacker, Outside, and The Great Outdoors.     Stream videos on Kanopy   Go to Kanopy and watch the series Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe. 24 insightful videos will give you the practical skills you need to set off for the water or the woods. Topics such as canoeing and kayaking skills, backpacking, navigation, and first aid are covered.   Kanopy Other Resources  Washington Trails Association: Overnight Backpacking Destinations — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)  Overnight Backpacking Destinations — Washington Trails Association (wta.org) Washington Trails Association: 3-5 Day Backpacking Trips for Summer — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)  Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Branch Info → Press "OK" to close this dialog and continue. You can try again or press "Cancel" to close this dialog.   This press release was produced by Spokane Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.