Hike Smart Tips and Tactics for Improving Your Treks

Compiling knowledge from more than thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed at helping you become a better hiker. Within these pages, you'll find:
Dozens of trail dos and don'ts
Pointers on choosing the right gear for your hikewith an emphasis on boots and packs
Advice on negotiating different terrains
Recommendations on how-to deal with unexpected on-trail situations
Stories and interviews from hikers who've conquered tough trails
Beautiful color photos of some of America's most majestic hikes
And much more!
So whether you're about to embark on your first hike or your hundred-and-first, Hike Smart is the only guide you'll need to ensure that you have your most enjoyable, and smartest trek yet.