What is hiking?
Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails, in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks.
What Are The best hiking Books?
In our search for the best hiking books, we studied particular features of each product. For example, we took a look at things like hiking inspiration, camp recipes, in-depth tips or enthralling adventure stories. After reviewing the facts, our preferred wireless earbuds are given below.
1. Inspiration
America's Great Hiking Trails: Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, Potomac Heritage, Florida, Natchez Trace, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, New England
- America's Great Hiking Trails
- Hardcover Book
- Berger, Karen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages - 09/23/2014 (Publication Date) - Rizzoli (Publisher)
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
- Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die Outdoor Experts Share the World s Greatest Destinations
- Hardcover Book
- Santella, Chris (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 224 Pages - 10/01/2010 (Publication Date) - Stewart, Tabori and Chang (Publisher)
Walking Distance: Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People
- Manning, Robert E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 244 Pages - 12/15/2012 (Publication Date) - Oregon State University Press (Publisher)
Classic Hikes of the World: 23 Breathtaking Treks
- Author: Peter Potterfield
- ISBN#: 978-0393057966
- Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
- Publication Date: March 17, 2005
- Jacket: hardcover
Classic Treks: The 30 Most Spectacular Hikes in the World
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Birkett, Bill (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 05/01/2000 (Publication Date) - Bulfinch (Publisher)
The World's Great Adventure Treks
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- English (Publication Language)
- 160 Pages - 03/01/2005 (Publication Date) - Abbeville Press (Publisher)
Classic Hikes of North America: 25 Breathtaking Treks in the United States and Canada
- Hardcover Book
- Potterfield, Peter (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 224 Pages - 08/06/2012 (Publication Date) - W. W. Norton & Company (Publisher)
2. Education & Reference
Hiking: Hiking and Backpacking Guide for Your Ultimate Trail Experience (Backpacking, Backpacking for Beginners, Hiking, Hiking for Beginners, Off Grid Living, Camping) (Volume 1)
- Born, Daniel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 116 Pages - 04/20/2015 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
Get Out And Hike!: A Beginners Guide To HIking (Hiking, Backpacking,Trail Adventures,Hiking Guide For Beginners)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Gilbert, Michele (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 41 Pages - 03/13/2016 (Publication Date) - Manifest Ebook Publishing, Inc. (Publisher)
Backpacking: The Essential Guide to Hiking and Backpacking for Beginners (The Great Outdoors, Backcountry, Wilderness, Hiking for Beginners)
- Woods, Emerson (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 70 Pages - 11/11/2015 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
Backpacking: For Beginners - The Essential Traveler's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Around The World
- Stephenson, Andrew (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 60 Pages - 11/02/2015 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition
- Townsend, Chris (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 480 Pages - 10/10/2011 (Publication Date) - International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press (Publisher)
A Woman's Guide to the Wild: Your Complete Outdoor Handbook
- McConnell, Ruby (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 03/15/2016 (Publication Date) - Sasquatch Books (Publisher)
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
- Recommended Use: backpacking
- Publisher: Three Rivers Press
- ISBN#: 0517887835
- Author: Rick Curtis
- Publication Date: 1998
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
- Stevenson, Jason (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 368 Pages - 04/06/2010 (Publication Date) - Alpha (Publisher)
3. Gear
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
- Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide
- Skurka, Andrew (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 224 Pages - 02/21/2012 (Publication Date) - National Geographic (Publisher)
4. Ultralight Hiking
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping
- Ultralight Backpackin' Tips
- Clelland, Mike (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages - 05/03/2011 (Publication Date) - Falcon Guides (Publisher)
Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking
- Trail Tested
- Lichter, Justin (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 264 Pages - 05/21/2013 (Publication Date) - Falcon Guides (Publisher)
The Ultimate Hang: An Illustrated Guide To Hammock Camping
- The Ultimate Hang An Illustrated Guide to Hammock Camping
- Hansen, Derek J (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 130 Pages - 10/27/2011 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
5. Adventure Stories
Trespassing Across America: One Man's Epic, Never-Done-Before (and Sort of Illegal) Hike Across the Heartland
- Hardcover Book
- Ilgunas, Ken (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 04/19/2016 (Publication Date) - Blue Rider Press (Publisher)
Lost on the Appalachian Trail
- Rohrig, Kyle S (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 322 Pages - 06/28/2015 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
Hiking Through: One Man's Journey To Peace And Freedom On The Appalachian Trail
- Stutzman, Paul (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages - 03/12/2012 (Publication Date) - Revell (Publisher)
Small Feet, Big Land: Adventure, Home, and Family on the Edge of Alaska
- McKittrick, Erin (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 224 Pages - 08/26/2013 (Publication Date) - Mountaineers Books (Publisher)
Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail
- Quinn, Carrot (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 370 Pages - 04/22/2015 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
- Anchor
- Bryson, Bill (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 397 Pages - 12/26/2006 (Publication Date) - Anchor (Publisher)
Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
- Pharr Davis, Jennifer (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 07/01/2011 (Publication Date) - Beaufort Books (Publisher)
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
- 102812 Has limited quantity available
- Strayed, Cheryl (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 315 Pages - 03/26/2013 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback
- Vintage
- Davidson, Robyn (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 05/30/1995 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
Following Atticus: Forty-eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship
- Harper Collins Pub Following Atticus by Tom Ryan - 9780061997112
- Ryan, Tom (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 08/07/2012 (Publication Date) - William Morrow Paperbacks (Publisher)
The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot (Landscapes)
- Penguin Books
- Macfarlane, Robert (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 448 Pages - 09/24/2013 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
6. Survival & Safety
Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
- Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
- Canterbury, Dave (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 09/01/2014 (Publication Date) - Adams Media (Publisher)
Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
- Advanced Bushcraft An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
- Canterbury, Dave (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 08/01/2015 (Publication Date) - Adams Media (Publisher)
The Total Outdoorsman Manual (10th Anniversary Edition) (Field & Stream)
- Weldon Owen
- Nickens, T. Edward (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 10/01/2013 (Publication Date) - Weldon Owen (Publisher)
SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
- Harper Collins Pub Sas Survival Handbook Revised by John Wiseman - 9780062378071
- Wiseman, John 'Lofty' (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 672 Pages - 11/11/2014 (Publication Date) - William Morrow Paperbacks (Publisher)
Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival
- Survival Hacks Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival
- Stewart, Creek (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 04/01/2016 (Publication Date) - Adams Media (Publisher)
Be Expert with Map and Compass
- Wiley Publishing Be Expert w/Map & Compass Book by Bjorn Kjellstrom - 470407654
- Kjellstrom, Bjorn (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 12/09/2009 (Publication Date) - Wiley (Publisher)
Wilderness Medicine, 6th: Beyond First Aid
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Forgey M.D., William W. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 11/06/2012 (Publication Date) - FalconGuides (Publisher)
Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS, 3rd Edition (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
- Wilderness Navigation
- Burns, Bob (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 176 Pages - 02/24/2015 (Publication Date) - Mountaineers Books (Publisher)
The Prepper's Water Survival Guide: Harvest, Treat, and Store Your Most Vital Resource
- The Prepper's Water Survival Guide Book
- Complete guide for how to store, treat, and harvest your most vital resource.
- Including complete instructions for collecting rainwater and digging a well.
- Discover real-world applications for harvesting and purifying water from a variety of sources.
- Softcover. 224 pages.
7. COOKING
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling
- Mcgraw Hill Trail Food: Drying & Cook Food by Alan Kesselheim - 9780070344365
- Kesselheim, Alan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 112 Pages - 02/22/1998 (Publication Date) - International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press (Publisher)
Recipes for Adventure: Healthy, Hearty and Homemade Backpacking Recipes
- McAllister, Chef Glenn (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 98 Pages - 06/12/2013 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook: The Complete Guide to Drying Food, Plus 398 Recipes, Including Making Jerky, Fruit Leather & Just-Add-Water Meals
- The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook The Complete Guide to Drying Food Plus 398 Recipes Including Making Jerky Fruit Leather Just Add Water Meals
- Gangloff, Tammy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 09/15/2014 (Publication Date) - Stackpole Books (Publisher)
8. EXPEDITION HIKING
Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time
- Plume Books
- Adams, Mark (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 333 Pages - 04/24/2012 (Publication Date) - Dutton (Publisher)
Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Step at a Time.
- Stafford, Ed (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 08/28/2012 (Publication Date) - Plume (Publisher)
Walking the Nile
- Atlantic Monthly Press
- Hardcover Book
- Wood, Levison (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 352 Pages - 02/02/2016 (Publication Date) - Atlantic Monthly Press (Publisher)
Wild by Nature: From Siberia to Australia, Three Years Alone in the Wilderness on Foot
- THOMAS DUNNE
- Hardcover Book
- Marquis, Sarah (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 02/09/2016 (Publication Date) - Thomas Dunne Books (Publisher)
There Are Other Rivers: On Foot Across India
- Humphreys, Alastair (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 128 Pages - 11/28/2011 (Publication Date) - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Publisher)
9. OTHER HIKING ACTIVITIES
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching, 3e
- The Editors of Geocaching.com (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 368 Pages - 08/07/2012 (Publication Date) - ALPHA (Publisher)
Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects: Simple Instructions for Survival Bracelets and Other DIY Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) 12 Easy Lanyards, Keychains, and More using Parachute Cord for Ropecrafting
- Paracord Outdoor Gear
- Pepperell Company (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 48 Pages - 07/01/2014 (Publication Date) - Fox Chapel Publishing (Publisher)
AMC Guide to Outdoor Digital Photography: Creating Great Nature And Adventure Photos
- AMC GD TO OUTDOOR PHOTGRAPHY
- Monkman, Jerry (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 11/15/2011 (Publication Date) - Appalachian Mountain Club Books (Publisher)
Photography Night Sky: A Field Guide for Shooting after Dark
- Photography Night Sky A Field Guide for Shooting After Dark
- Wu, Jennifer (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 176 Pages - 03/13/2014 (Publication Date) - Mountaineers Books (Publisher)
