Andrew Skurka es un aclamado aventurero, conferenciante, guía y escritor, reconocido por sus expediciones en solitario de larga distancia. Su filosofía se centra en superar los límites personales y obtener una comprensión más profunda de uno mismo y de los paisajes recorridos. Sobresale en las técnicas de viaje ligero y rápido en el campo, enfatizando el equipo mínimo y la capacidad de cubrir vastas distancias en terrenos escarpados. La motivación de Skurka no proviene de establecer récords, sino del crecimiento personal que surge de experiencias desafiantes y, a veces, aterradoras.
Outdoors enthusiasts and buyers of the National Geographic Survival Manual snapped up 70,000 copies of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka, Outside magazine's Adventurer of the Year. This second edition will feature 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and update all gear recommendations.
Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker, Skurka recounts what he’s learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada’s Yukon. Whether you’re a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you’ll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry – both on your back and between your ears – for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka’s practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you’ll need to hit the trail.