• The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long
• Research access to public land, domestic and international
• Create a budget and find additional funding
• Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear
• Plan food and fuel requirements
• How to prepare mentally and physically
• Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries
• Transportation and lodging
• How to deal with risks in the wilderness
• Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel

By Dave Anderson and Molly Absolon