Rockies naturalist, writer, interpretive guide, speaker, instructor & consultant, now retired
Rockies naturalist, writer, interpretive guide, speaker, instructor & consultant, now retired

The Canadian Hiker’s & Backpacker’s Handbook

Ben has been guiding hikers and backpackers for many years, and this book is a distillation of all that trail wisdom. Sections on the basics, on clothing and equipment, safety, hiking with kids, minimal impact and more.

367 pages, soft-cover, full color, index

Originally published by Whitecap Books, 2008

Distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers

ISBN 978-1-55285-917-9, Cdn $29.95