Hiking can change your life . Hiking with friends can change the world.

This book provides the basics for hiking. It is written in  simple language for the beginner.  People that benefit the most from reading it are as follows:  

• 1st time hikers  

• A chaperone of inexperienced hikers

• Safety conscience hikers

• Casual day hikers 

• An evacuee in a weather emergency 

• Experienced hikers needing a refresher 

Bernard is a navy veteran who has traveled the world extensively. He grew up in California, but currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his two children. Bernard believes in organic fun and maintaining natures natural order of existence, therefore, he and his children have an appreciation of the "Great Outdoors." and the necessary material needed to become an effective hiker. Miracles do happen.....couch potato turn hiker!