Overview

The soul-stirring majesty of watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain. The simple pleasure of getting drinking water from a cool, crystal-clear woodland stream. The warm camaraderie that you only find on the trail. Backpacking is a magical pursuit. It's not only an excellent way to achieve lifelong fitness and health, but it can also be a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience. But preparing for a trip into the great outdoors and nature can seem like a daunting task for the first-time adventurer, especially those of us approaching our ""golden"" years. Fortunately, you don't have to go it alone. Seasoned hikers Jim and Nicole Klopovic share a step -by-step plan for preparing for your backpacking experience whether you are a mature explorer or a novice of any age. This father-daughter team provides essential advice and trail proven tips on a wide variety of topics, including: - Getting your body, mind, and spirit in shape for your trip - Planning your hike (what, where, when) - What gear you'll need and how to select it - Creating healthy menus and purchasing food for the trail - What to pack and how to pack it - Trail safety and etiquette; and much, much more You'll learn everything you need to know to have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable backpacking experience . . . and want to do it again. Plus, to inspire and motivate you, Jim shares stories of the spectacular sights and fascinating people he met while trekking across northern England on the England Coast-to-Coast Walk. Much more than just another ""how-to"" guide, The Honest Backpacker is your invitation to venture onto a trail and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature.

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. . . fills a much-needed void for folks over the age of 50 who are hitting the trail for the first time. --Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Simply put, The Honest Backpacker is inspirational. If you have ever dreamed of experiencing the outdoors, read this book! --KURT KOONTZ, Author, Speaker, Adventurer A practical and congenial guidebook that encourages and inspires, The Honest Backpacker proposes that a flexible mind is the most crucial component in leading an adventurous life and that enjoyment of our stunning planet can still be had, even if the body isn't as flexible as it once was. --ANDREW ZALEWSKI, Co-Owner, Rock and Snow Outfitters

"". . . fills a much-needed void for folks over the age of 50 who are hitting the trail for the first time."" --Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year "" Simply put, The Honest Backpacker is inspirational. If you have ever dreamed of experiencing the outdoors, read this book!"" --KURT KOONTZ, Author, Speaker, Adventurer "" A practical and congenial guidebook that encourages and inspires, The Honest Backpacker proposes that a flexible mind is the most crucial component in leading an adventurous life and that enjoyment of our stunning planet can still be had, even if the body isn't as flexible as it once was."" --ANDREW ZALEWSKI, Co-Owner, Rock and Snow Outfitters

Author Information

When Jim Klopovic retired after two careers and 45 years of ""flying a desk,"" he resolved to spend his golden years making memories. He decided to try backpacking and immediately fell in love with it. His many backpacking adventures have included hiking both the England Coast-to-Coast Walk and portions of the Appalachian Trail. Jim's motivation for writing The Honest Backpacker is to inspire his fellow Baby Boomers (and others) to stay active, take the road less traveled, and experience the wonders of the trail. He lives in Morrisville, North Carolina. Nicole Klopovic discovered her passion for outdoor activities as a child, when her father, Jim, would take her and her sister on nature excursions around their home in North Carolina. She is an avid backpacker whose experiences include hiking up over 15,000 feet to Laguna 69 in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range. Her plans for future trips include hiking the Appalachian Trail and her ancestral homelands, Croatia and Australia, with her father. She lives and works as a certified PhysicianAassistant in Sacramento, California.

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