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Synopsis
One of the last great wildernesses in the world and a backpacker's paradise, Alaska is also a land of extremes. Before you head out to this last frontier, there are some important things to know: how to prepare and plan for your trip, how to decide where to go, and how to safely make the most of the experience. The guide contains information on: map and compass skills; cross-country travel techniques; "leave no trace" camping practices; stream crossings; bear encounters; and tips on finding edible plants, locating salmon runs, and interpreting animal signs
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Alaska on Foot prepares you for the Arctic.
Hiking and backpacking in the Far North require a unique set of skills and knowledge that do not apply elsewhere in the world. In Alaska on Foot, you will learn to cross unbridged rivers, travel safely on glacial ice, survive bear encounters, find wild food sources, and many other skills essential to traveling in Alaska and the Canadian Arctic. You will learn to identify different habitats and learn which ones will make easy traveling and which ones should be avoided. Alaska on Foot is the only guide to wilderness techniques for Alaska and the Canadian Arctic. Most of the major hiking destinations are completely trail-free, so you will need to be able to navigate across taiga and tundra without the aid of signposts. Let Alaska on Foot be your guide.
