DK Eyewitness Companions:HikingBy Karen BergerPublication date: 5th May 2005 Price: £12.99"Give me the clear blue sky over my head,and the green turf beneath my feet" William HazlittHiking helps you to escape from a fast-paced, complex, and often stressful world. Some enjoy a slow, relaxed walk, taking in the scenery, while others like to take on nature and push themselves to the limit. However you choose to hike, it should be a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable experience.Packed with essential information and clearly set out with specially commissioned photographs, maps and information boxes for easy use, DK Eyewitness Companions: Hiking is a must have guide to any hiking experience, whether a local day trip or longer expedition.The guide sets out every stage of planning a trip with easy-to-use sections, from initial preparation and choice of destination, through to organisation of multi-day hikes. Designed for novice ramblers and seasoned hikers of all ages, it covers all the basics, such as the range of footwear, camping equipment and map-reading skills.Expert knowledge is shared on hiking in every sort of terrain, from parks and reserves to hills, mountains, deserts and jungle while top tips show you how to get the most out of the wilderness environment, helping you to relax and connect with nature.
Helpful advice on difficult situations, such as extreme weather conditions or predators, along with basic first aid, also enables readers to deal with any unexpected dangers that might occur, maximising comfort and safety whilst walking.Karen Berger, author of the US bestseller Hiking and Backpacking: A Complete Guide, has walked over 17,000 miles across some of the world's most stunning landscapes and frequently shares her experiences in books, magazines and articles.Hiking is just one of the 4 launch titles in the DK Eyewitness Companions series. Other titles are Golf, Classical Music and Guitar.For further information and to request review copies, please contactViv Watton on 0207 010 3595 or by email vivienne.watton@dk.com.