Wilderness Pleasures

All of the thrills with none of the spills. This colorfully illustrated, entertaining and informative sequel to The Happy Camper looks at why we love the wilderness and how everyone from rugged canoetrippers to family car-campers can get more enjoyment from their time outdoors. Do you love camping except for “that one part” (portaging, bugs, bad weather, second-rate food, sleeping bags, rocks, uphill hikes, downhill tumbles, tippy canoes, or, let’s face it, life without a toilet)? With his trademark mix of comic tales and expertise, veteran guide Kevin Callan reveals the secrets to smooth paddling and pleasure-filled camping. Topics include choosing the right trip, camping companion harmony, best camping gadgets and clothing, sleeping softly on hard ground, traveling light but eating well, bush martinis, close encounters of the wildlife kind, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe. Topics include: Choosing and planning the right trip Camping companion harmony Best camping equipment, gadgets and clothing Sleeping softly on hard ground Traveling light but eating well Bush martinis and other wilderness spirits Close encounters of the wildlife kind Campside saunas, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe.