Outdoor survival guide /
Gerke, Randy,1954-
Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics,
2010.
"The beauty and tranquility of nature can be deceptively dangerous for the unprepared. A change in weather conditions, personal injury, or lost or damaged supplies can turn a scenic hike into a life-threatening ordeal. Those with the knowledge of survival stay calm, stay safe, and stay alive. Outdoor Survival Guide provides you with the essential survival information to help you overcome the most frequently encountered outdoor hazards. This guide offers practical, step-by-step instruction so you can implement the skills and techniques even under the most stressful circumstances. From extreme cold to the isolated wilderness, you?ll have the tools to survive." --Cover, p. 4.
The art of survival -- Shelter -- Fire -- Water -- Food from plants -- Food from animals -- Navigation and finding help -- Signaling -- Injuries and illness -- Dangerous animals and environments -- Survival kits.
"The beauty and tranquility of nature can be deceptively dangerous for the unprepared. A change in weather conditions, personal injury, or lost or damaged supplies can turn a scenic hike into a life-threatening ordeal. Those with the knowledge of survival stay calm, stay safe, and stay alive. Outdoor Survival Guide provides you with the essential survival information to help you overcome the most frequently encountered outdoor hazards. This guide offers practical, step-by-step instruction so you can implement the skills and techniques even under the most stressful circumstances. From extreme cold to the isolated wilderness, you?ll have the tools to survive." --Cover, p. 4.
Wilderness survival.
Survival.