Survival Guides for Mountains, Hiking, and the Outdoors

Essential wilderness survival knowledge for all enthusiasts of mountain tourism, hiking, trekking, climbing, and any kind of outdoor adventure in general—and in the mountains, in particular.

Hiking Equipment

1. How Temperature Conditions in the Mountains Affect a Person on a Hike
2. Hiking Boots: How to Choose the Right Pair and Care for Them
3. How to Choose Clothing for a Mountain Hike
4. How to Protect Your Hands, Head, and Feet on Mountain Hike
5. How to Choose a Backpack for Hiking and Pack It Correctly
6. Preparing Overnight Shelter: Tents, Tarps, Awnings
7. How to Choose a Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, and Bivy for a Hike
8. A Repair Kit for Clothing and Gear on a Hike

Camping Tools

9. How to Choose, Use, and Maintain a Camping Knife
10. A Camping Axe: How to Choose, Use, and Maintain It
11. A Saw on a Camping Trip: Selection, Use, and Care

Campsite on a Hike

12. The Art of Choosing the Perfect Campsite
13. Natural Shelters for an Overnight Hike
14. Building a Shelter for a Camping Trip
15. How to Tie Knots and Make Rope Gear While Hiking
16. How to Set Up a Comfortable Campsite

Campfire on a Hike

17. How to Properly Build and Maintain a Fire While Camping

Food on a Hike

18. Proper Nutrition on a Hike
19. Why Hot Food on the Trail is a Necessity
20. How to Choose the Right Food for a Hike
21. Hydration on the Trail: How to Find, Purify, and Drink Water Correctly
22. "Iron" Rations: What to Take on a Hike for an Emergency

Life in Outdoor Conditions

23. Personal Hygiene in Camping Conditions
24. Maintaining General Hygiene on a Camping Trip
25. Teamwork: How to Make a Hike Successful

Navigation

26. The Skill of Land Navigation: Working with a Compass and Map
27. How to Read a Map Correctly and Plan the Perfect Route
28. How to Estimate Time and Distance on a Hike
29. A Hiking Navigator: An Indispensable Assistant, But Not a Replacement for Skills
30. Celestial Navigation: How to Find Your Way by the Stars
31. How to Navigate by the Sun on a Hike
32. How to Navigate by Weather Conditions on a Hike
33. The Most Important Skills for a Hike: Signaling for Help and Reading a Map Correctly

Nature Observation

34. The Art of Animal Observation and the Secrets of Trackers
35. The Art of Observation: From Kim's Game to Finding Trail Signs
36. Whose Tracks? How to Read Hidden Animal Signs
37. The Art of Tracking: How to Observe Wild Animals
38. Night Vision: How to Observe Animals in the Dark
39. Wildlife Photography and Videography on the Trail: A Practical Guide

First Aid on a Hike and Rescue of Casualties

40. First Aid in the Mountains: Skills That Can Save a Life
41. Wilderness First Aid: How to Handle Fainting and Rescue Breathing
42. First Aid for Choking: The Heimlich Maneuver on a Hike
43. First Aid for Wounds on a Hike: A Survival Guide
44. First Aid for Fractures and Dislocations in a Mountain Hike
45. First Aid on a Hike: Burns, Overheating, and Hypothermia
46. What diseases you should know about before going on a mountain trek