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Babes in the Woods The Woman's Guide to Eating Well, Sleeping Well, and Having Fun in the Backcountry

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ISBN-10: 0762725303

ISBN-13: 9780762725304

Edition: 2003

Authors: Bobbi Hoadley

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Bobbi Hoadley offers this fun guide for women who want to be wild--but don't want to suffer through their time in the wilderness. Hoadley introduces the concepts of wilderness or backcountry adventure for the novice and experienced camper alike. Her tips on personal hygiene, traveling light, and enjoying the journey are designed with women in mind--but these are tips that men can take to heart, as well. From tips on packing and physical fitness to ways to entertain the group once they are in the wild, this book is packed with great advice from a woman who knows camping and wants to help women embrace being "Babes in the Woods." Gourmet "on-the-trail" recipes are also included. Hoadley's…    
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Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 6/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

As National Camp Advisor for the Girl Guides of Canada, Bobbi Hoadley has organized and directed many backcountry activities for women. She has expertise in lifeguarding, canoeing, kayaking, standard wilderness first aid, and fitness instruction--and she's a gourmet cook who has adapted some of her recipes to backcountry use. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and has two daughters.

Preface: Susanna Moodie Roughs It in the Bush
Acknowledgments
Introduction: What Is Women's Camping and Why Do It?
Backcountry Camping Doesn't Have to Be Macho
Camping Is Supposed to Be Fun!
How to Camp like a Woman
Being a Lightweight
A Foodie on the Trail Is Worth Two in the Bush
You Can Do It!
Ready, Set ... You Go, Girl!
Getting in Shape
Shake, Rattle, and Roll--Body Mechanics
How Fit Are You?--A Simple Test
Get Some Attitude!
Choose a Destination
Start Small
Going Farther Afield
Be Safe
First Aid
Wildlife
Getting in Gear
Get Organized
Group Gear
Checklists for Everything; or, Time Management 101
Equipment Acumen
Backpacks
Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
Tents and Tarps
Personal Items
Fashion Sense
Weathering the Weather
Weather Forecasting
Everyone Knows It's Windy
Watch the Clouds
Keeping Dry
Port in a Storm
Keeping Toasty
Campfire or Not?
The Downside
Minimum-Impact Fires
Hygiene Hoodwinks
A Wash on the Wild Side
The Joys of a Cat Hole
Digging the Hole
Covering Your Tracks
Or Try This
Eating Well
Your Portable Kitchen
Trail Nutrition
About Weight--in Your Pack
Food Preparation
Stove Sensibilities
Gourmet Presentations
Water Purification
Meal Cleanup
Safety and First Aid
Basic First Aid--What to Know Before You Go
Ailments
Medication
How to Think on Your Feet
Planning Ahead
Confidence and Safety
Assessing Risks
Handling Emergencies with Resolve
Wildlife Wisdom
Bear Aware!
The Art of Happy Camping
Group Fun
Fun and Games
Drinking
Snack!
Enjoy the Downtime
It's an Art
Epilogue: Leaving Susanna Behind
Pack-and-Go Trail Recipes
Dehydrating Your Food
Oven-Drying
Handling Dehydrated Food
Basic Recipes for Dehydrating Ingredients at Home
Bannock and Breakfast
Making Bannock
Other Breakfast Items
Lunch
Supper
Desserts
Other Make-at-Home Treats
Hot Drink Recipes
Games
Terms to Know
Baffle Bridge
Durock
Hearts
Dingbat Poker
Dingbat Poker--Archie Version
Hopscotch
Five Stones
The Checklists
Preparedness Checkup
Sample Kit List for Camping
Group Equipment List
Safety Support Kit
Wilderness First-Aid Kit Group Supplies
Long-Term Remote First-Aid Survey Checklist
About the Author