Starting in Mid-April 2014, my wife and I took a six week, one night a week course on backpacking, taught by members of the Intermountain Alpine Club (IMAC) at the REI store in Kennewick, Washington. Each night after class, I created a list of keywords to capture the topics each of the speakers emphasized each week. The course was a remarkable educational experience. I then incorporated the keywords for the course into a Search Word Pro ebook dedicated to hiking and created this ebook. The book includes:

• Getting Started – The Basics

• Getting in Shape for Hiking and Backpacking

• Wilderness Medicine

• Clothes

• Cooking, Food & Water

• Compasses, GPS, Maps and Apps

• Packs, Bags, Pads & Gear

• Trip Planning & Preparation

• Weather Forecasts and Apps

• Hiking Clubs and Organizations in Washington

To this I added hiking opportunities in the state of Washington. I included hiking trails in:

• 3 National Parks

• 8 National Forests and National Monuments

• 31 Wilderness Areas

• 28 Waterfall Trails

• 12 Beach Hikes

• 3 Wild and Scenic River Trails

• National Trail System Hiking Trails in Washington State

• over 160 Popular Hiking Trails in Washington by Region

• along with Washington State Parks, Natural Resources sites and County Parks as well.

This ebook is designed to be a comprehensive tool for trip planning, outdoor recreation, and wild land use and enjoyment. 

PDF file available here!