Get your kids hiking : how to start them young and keep it fun / Jeff Alt.

Author/creator Alt, Jeff
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Beaufort Books, ©2013.
Descriptionvii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Subjects

Contents Give your kids those first steps on the trail -- Start'em young, really young -- Precious pounds on your back -- Child-directed hiking -- Adding miles -- The capstone hiking years -- Everyone has a place on the trail -- See you in a few days! -- Think food! think water! think fun! -- No bites! no burn! -- Becoming a seasoned hiking caregiver -- Everything but the kitchen sink! -- Hike with a team -- Not me, but us -- Appendix 1. Day-hiking gear checklist for the caregiver -- Appendix 2. Backpacking gear checklist for the caregiver -- Appendix 3. Gear checklist for the birth to six-month-old hiker -- Appendix 4. Gear checklist for the six- to thirty-six-month-old hiker -- Appendix 5. Gear checklist for the three- to four-year-old hiker -- Appendix 6. Day-hiking gear checklist for the five- to twelve-year-old -- Appendix 7. Backpacking gear checklist for the five- to twelve-year-old -- Appendix 8. Day-hiking gear checklist for the thirteen- to eighteen-year-old -- Appendix 9. Backpacking gear checklist for the thirteen- to eighteen-year-old -- Appendix 10. First-aid kit -- Appendix 11. "Take a hike" song lyrics.
Abstract Hiking is a great way to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy time with your family. Bringing your kids along can be rewarding for you and for them, but it can also add new challenges and concerns to your trip."Get Your Kids Hiking"is loaded with everything you need to know to hit the trail with kids; from gear to simple proven techniques that will make your hike safe and fun.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 216-224) and index.
LCCN 2012044819
ISBN9780825306914 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0825306914 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780825306518 (ebook)
ISBN0825306515 (ebook)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 796.51 AL791G ✔ Available Place Hold