{"product_id":"9788490340424","title":"Hiking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHiking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential guide that recovers the essence of hiking as an activity accessible to everyone: walking. Joan Jover Garcia clears up confusion regarding modern terms like \"senderismo\" (trail hiking) or \"trekking\" and offers a clear, practical, and no-nonsense vision of this ancestral practice. The reader will find the keys to enjoying travel on foot through low or medium mountains, coasts, or deserts, with the sole objective of connecting with nature and the pleasure of exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from a fundamental premise: hiking is, basically, walking. When specific equipment or techniques are required, you are dealing with other activities. The author demystifies the need for complex gear and advocates for the simplicity of moving on foot through accessible terrain, whether it be low or medium mountains, coast, or desert. Throughout its pages, the fundamentals of this traditional activity are explored, offering practical advice for starting out or delving deeper into it, always with respect for the natural environment and the enjoyment of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition and essence of hiking versus other activities such as trail hiking, trekking, or Nordic walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBasic techniques for walking on low and medium mountain terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical and mental preparation for practicing hiking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation and safety in natural environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum necessary equipment and criteria for choosing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual is aimed at anyone who wants to start hiking or who already practices it and wants to return to its fundamentals. It is ideal for beginners looking for a clear guide without technical jargon, as well as for enthusiasts who wish to clear up doubts about the difference between hiking and other more commercialized modalities. It is also useful for those who value direct contact with nature and outdoor exercise without the need for large investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and demystified vision of hiking, far from trends and commercial terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical knowledge to plan and enjoy walking trips safely and satisfactorily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to distinguish hiking from other activities and choose the most suitable practice for each person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTips for selecting the minimum necessary equipment without falling into excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to rediscover the pleasure of walking as a physical activity and a way of connecting with the natural environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jover Garcia, Joan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiking and trail walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuals de Muntanya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise and direct manual that fulfills its purpose of clarifying what hiking really is and how to practice it. Joan Jover Garcia offers an honest and unpretentious perspective, ideal for those seeking a practical, no-frills guide. Its focus on the essentials makes it recommended reading for both newcomers and experienced hikers who wish to revisit the foundations of this traditional activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405172859227,"sku":"9788490340424","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034042.jpg?v=1781824491","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490340424","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}