Andrew Skurka est un aventurier, conférencier, guide et écrivain acclamé, réputé pour ses expéditions solo de longue distance. Sa philosophie est centrée sur le dépassement des limites personnelles et l'acquisition d'une compréhension plus profonde de soi et des paysages traversés. Il excelle dans les techniques de voyage léger et rapide en pleine nature, en privilégiant un équipement minimal et la capacité de parcourir de vastes distances sur des terrains accidentés. La motivation de Skurka ne vient pas de l'établissement de records, mais de la croissance personnelle qui découle d'expériences difficiles et parfois effrayantes.
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.