It's a very useful, no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to be prepared for the challenges of trekking in the wild. The author shares cautionary tales and practical tips from his own extensive experience. As a hiker, I can attest to the accuracy of his advice.

As hiking and mountaineering become more popular—and this is partly because of all the Instagram pictures of remote places—too many people are risking their own health and life, as well as those of rescue teams, by attempting adventures without the necessary gear and skills. So this book comes at the perfect time.

Thanks to the publisher, Globe Pequot Falcon Guides, and NetGallet for an advanced copy of this book.

Surviving the Trail, Five Essential Skills to Prepare Every Hiker for Adventure’s Most Common Perils by Dr. Rob Scanlon is an absolute must have for those who enjoy hiking. I have been hiking for years and appreciate the collection of common skills that are so often overlooked. The skills included are situations I have encountered many times and have asked some of these same questions. Having this guide handy while on the trail affords you details that you may otherwise forget or not think of in the moment. Use this to refresh what you thought you knew, to prep for your next trip, or to have on hand as a reference when you’re out on the trail. The topics include Crossing Waterways, Awareness of Heights and the Risk of Falling, Hydration Strategy, Weather and Managing Body Temperature, and Land Navigation. It is written in language that is easy to understand, is practical and actionable.
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Surviving the Trail is an in-depth instruction manual for staying safe while hiking. It goes through several scenarios of things that can go wrong, why they go wrong, and how a hiker can avoid them. At the beginning of each chapter are several real-life examples of the danger described in the chapter. I'm overly-cautious when hiking, especially alone, and Surviving the Trail was a refresher course on being prepared. (I still don't understand how that woman got lost hiking Lost Mine Trail in BBNP.)

This book is an essential read for anyone who hikes even just occasionally. I really enjoyed flipping through this book. The statistics alone were shocking!! Though, what really stood out to me was how clearly and practically the author breaks down the preventable causes behind most hiking deaths and rescues. (as someone who has a healthcare worker a lot of accidents also are preventable so this is totally clicked in my head) Dr. Scanlon’s perspective gives this book real authority, and his focus on preparation over panic is something every outdoorsman needs to hear. It’s both sobering and empowering, with actionable advice that could honestly save lives. 👏🏽

Perfect for beginner and intermediate hikers alike and a great refresher for seasoned ones.

Here's a lot of life-saving information, and it's smart to study this before hitting the trails. The problem is that in showing all the dangers, people may not want to hit the trails at all.

Surviving the Trail” bukan hanya kisah bertahan hidup — ini adalah perjalanan menyelami ketahanan manusia, rasa takut, harapan, dan tekad.