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Get Outdoors

8 books in this series

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  Offers an introduction to the sport with information on how to get started, the equipment used and step-by-step instructions on the basic techniques needed to participate in each sport. 
  

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  Specially commissioned photography by an expert outdoor photographer
  shows each skill in detail
   

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  Includes information on societies, good locations and competitions for each sport.
  

Sample Spread From Series

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  Camping and Hiking

  Contents:
  

  • The world of camping and hiking
  • Walking for fitness
  • How to get started
  • Equipment for hiking
  • Equipment for camping
  • Packing your rucksack
  • How to walk
  • Planning your trip
  • Choosing a campsite
  • Food, water and cooking
  • Hazards on the hill
  • Hikers' first aid
  • Great hikes around the world
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 6220 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
  
   

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  Canoeing

  With informative but accessible text, this sport is brought to life in this full-colour guide. Get Outdoors takes an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to today’s participants, equipment, skills and techniques and how to get started. This book is the perfect introduction for readers who are interested in the sport but not sure how to go about becoming active in it.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 5061 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Fishing

  With informative but accessible text, this sport is brought to life in this full-colour guide. Get Outdoors takes an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to today’s participants, equipment, skills and techniques and how to get started. This book is the perfect introduction for readers who are interested in the sport but not sure how to go about becoming active in it.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 5058 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Mountain Biking.

  Contents:
  

  • What is mountain biking?
  • Getting started
  • Bikes and bike set-up
  • Check your bike!
  • Clothing and other kit
  • Basic technique
  • The uphill grind
  • Downhill rippers
  • Cornering skills
  • Riding singletrack
  • Competition mountain biking
  • Long-haul off-roading
  • Biking hotspots
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 6221 7

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Orienteering

  With informative but accessible text, this sport is brought to life in this full-colour guide. Get Outdoors takes an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to today’s participants, equipment, skills and techniques and how to get started. This book is the perfect introduction for readers who are interested in the sport but not sure how to go about becoming active in it.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 5059 7

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB