A Hike in the Woods: Your Comprehensive Guide to Day Hiking Gear, Clothing, Safety and Other Essentials

by Jeffrey H. Ryan

A complete guide to choosing gear and clothing for day hiking including:

• How to choose hiking boots, day packs and performance clothing for staying dry and comfortable on the trail
• Tips for navigating and what to do if you lose your way
• Tips for hiking safely
• Creating a first aid kit for day hikes¿ Suggested trail snacks
• Resouces for finding hiking trails near you

Author Jeffrey Ryan has hiked thousands of miles on America's trails and written several acclaimed books about his journeys including Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail (Down East Books, 2016) and Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail (2017, Appalachian Mountain Club Books).

Now he turns his attention to helping you get the most from your day hiking adventures with tips you'll appreciate, whether you're hiking with another hiking buddy or a whole family.

Jeff's long distance hikes have included the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the New England Trail, the Long Trail and many other regional trails. In 2017, he returned to climb Mount Saint Helens after a 30 year hiatus, which led to yet another book, Blast: My Return to Mount Saint Helens.

When he is not hiking, researching new projects or writing, Jeff tours North America in his vintage 1985 VW camper, speaking in lecture halls and libraries and signing books.

Genres: Nature

65 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 2, 2019

About the author

Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails and the people and places found just off the beaten path. His debut book, Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America’s trail was hailed by the former Executive Editor of National Geographic as “a classic of nature and travel writing” and set off a national tour (in a 1985 VW camper, no less).

His books are known for weaving a deep appreciation for history into walks across contemporary landscapes that give readers the feeling they are hiking right alongside. When Jeff isn’t trekking, chasing down a great story or spinning yarns from his keyboard, he enjoys sharing his adventures with audiences who love the outdoors. He spends much of his time in his beloved native state of Maine.