NOLS Wilderness Medicine by
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen."--Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society New chapters on judgment and decision-making and mental health First-aid topics--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury How to handle environmental problems--heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals
NOLS River Rescue Guide by
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work, play, guide, and teach on the water. Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water Covers all the essential equipment and safety skills you'll need Over 230 helpful photos and illustrations Authorized, developed, and vetted by the trusted name in outdoor Tips for trip-planning "Nate Ostis draws from his 20+ years of experience working on the river to share his invaluable insight into river rescue." - Ben Morton, ACA Instructor Trainer Educator and founder of Precision Paddlesports "...an excellent resource for river rescue...a well-organized approach to a complex topic." - Justin Padgett, paramedic, ACA Instructor Trainer, and 2015 National Safety and Rescue Curriculum Chair "Preparation is the key to successful outcomes when something goes wrong on the river. Nate Ostis and the NOLS River Rescue Guide have done a great job presenting real life examples, up-to-date techniques, and critical thinking to help boaters become better whitewater leaders. Be prepared: read this book!" - Jim Coffey, director of Rescue for River Runners & Esprit Whitewater and director of Whitewater Intensive Leadership Development School (WILD)
Wilderness Navigation by
The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to finding your way in the wilderness Covers all navigational techniques, from map and compass to GPS and gives instructions on taking bearings and planning routes on USGS maps Up-to-date information on tools, equipment, and software, including smartphones and ipads for navigation, new emergency communication technology and solar power Updated and new illustrations by Jon Cox
Backcountry Cooking by
If you're headed for the outdoors for a day trip, overnight, or a few days, you'll need to plan for food. NOLS Backcountry Cooking provides how-to steps for menu planning and packing tips for tasty meals, snacks, and beverages to prepare during short wilderness trips. The National Outdoor Leadership School embraces a total outdoor living experience, of which the camp kitchen is a large part. This book will help you eat well and enjoy the outdoors the NOLS way. Recipes include Tabouli Salad, Vegetarian Meatballs, Cowboy Coffee, and No-Bake Eskimo Cookies. Claudia Pearson also edited NOLS Cookery, now in its 5th edition.Editor Joanne Kuntz serves as book publishing coordinator for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming.
NOLS Winter Camping by
From the National Outdoor Leadership School, the leader in wilderness education, comes the definitive guide on winter camping--based on the official NOLS curriculum, it's the next best thing to taking a course with a qualified instructor. You'll learn how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, how to maneuver a pack sled through heavy snow cover, and how to sleep comfortably in conditions of extreme cold. Additionally, sections on avalanche safety and first aid provide essential preparation should disaster strike. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings. The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold includes comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear, proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice, and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
NOLS Expedition Planning by
* The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long * Research access to public land, domestic and international * Create a budget and find additional funding * Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear * Plan food and fuel requirements * How to prepare mentally and physically * Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries * Transportation and lodging * How to deal with risks in the wilderness * Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travelDave Anderson?s and Teton ranges in Wyoming to grade VI big walls in Pakistan. A NOLS senior field instructor, he resides in Seattle, Washington. Molly Absolon, a NOLS instructor since 1986, lives and writes in Lander, Wyoming. Her personal expeditions have taken her to 15 different countries on 4 continents, from long traverses in the Wind River to Alaska, the Yukon, Nepal, India, Ecuador, and throughout the western United States. With 35