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When Backwood Ethics was first published in 1979, the Watermans' "new ethic" was enthusiastically received by environmentalists, hikers, and wilderness managers. This expanded edition brings the basics of low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, and alpine management into the 21st century. Here the authors take a fresh look at ways to protect the physical environment of our mountains and backcountry.
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Michael Camacho
reviewed Backwoods Ethics: A Guide to Low-Impact Camping and Hiking on December 10, 2011 Backwoods Ethics
This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys hiking, camping and all-things outdoorsy. I came across this book at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut (Mizpah) last fall with my Dad. We were halfway through a two-day hike across the summits of Mounts Jackson, Eisenhower, Pierce and Monroe, and it was my first [of many] stays at an AMC hut! This book was sitting on a crowded, messy shelf among countless well-loved guest books and wilderness encyclopedias. It came with a note from an AMC "executive" (I hesitate to use this word for all its negative connotations) explaining the authors' disappointment that more interest wasn't taken in their painstakingly researched and assembled book. Well, let me tell you, Laura and Guy Waterman, that since I read your book, I have done my best to spread word about this stunning compilation!!
Not only is this guide jam-packed with relevant, useful information about outdoor etiquette, it's also HYSTERICAL! One chapter that sticks in my mind details all the white lies backpackers tell one another, such as, "We saw 60 mph winds and the temperature dropped to -35 F! I swear, I read -35 F on this very thermometer!" Laura and Guy playfully point out the unlikelihood of this type of scenario actually occurring (or at least the unlikelihood of anyone experiencing these conditions surviving) and many other "tall tales" backpackers tell. These anecdotes are woven seamlessly with the authors' first-hand experiences and carefully thought out amendments to camping practices that ensure the longevity of nature's beautiful bounty. I highly, highly recommend this book, even if you are not a hiker or backpacker. Anyone can appreciate the urgency of facilitating the changes outlined in it (and the book was initially published in 1979), and moreover appreciate the humor and light-hearted tone throughout.
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