{"product_id":"hiking-over-60-a-modern-guide-to-hiking-gear-and-techniques-for-active-adults-9798992433517","title":"Hiking Over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge is No Barrier To Hiking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to start hiking as an older adult or you hiked as a youth and are just getting back onto the trails, you'll quickly discover that the hiking gear and skills used by today's hikers have changed significantly in the past 20 years. From lightweight gear, footwear, and clothing to advances in GPS navigation and satellite communications, nearly every aspect of the hiking experience has been transformed, making hiking more accessible than ever for older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHiking Over 60 has two parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: \u003cstrong\u003eHiking Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e is written for beginner hikers, and covers the basic gear and techniques needed to day hike, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose lightweight hiking footwear \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prevent blisters or treat them when they occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose hiking clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much food and water to bring with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to go to the bathroom outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a map to navigate and not get lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to plan a day hike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to write a trip plan and leave it with a trusted friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: \u003cstrong\u003eHiking Gear Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the why, what, and how of modern hiking gear. It includes gear recommendations to help you select the best gear for different adventures and budgets, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a lightweight footwear system that prevents blisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to layer hiking clothing including base, mid, insulation, and waterproof layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose and use trekking poles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to filter or purify natural water sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose and fit a backpack, including fastpacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons GPS-enabled smartphone navigation apps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e-And much much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWerner, Philip:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Philip Werner is the founder of the highly acclaimed hiking website SectionHiker.com, started in 2007. Since retiring from the software industry in 2010, he's hiked and backpacked over 10,000 miles in the United States and Scotland. Philip is currently a hiking leader for the Bread Loaf section of the Green Mountain Club. In the past he's been a 4-season hiking leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club, a trail maintainer for the US Forest Service, a Master Educator for Leave No Trace, and a backpacking guide for Andrew Skurka Adventures.","brand":"Greenliner Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298354528530,"sku":"9798992433517","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bac45f58-7d8c-4072-ab7f-ec869b8716ec.jpg?v=1747817158","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hiking-over-60-a-modern-guide-to-hiking-gear-and-techniques-for-active-adults-9798992433517","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}