{"product_id":"268-mistakes-hikers-make-claudia-puth-9798296621832","title":"268 Mistakes Hikers Make: The Ultimate Guide to Safer, Smarter, and More Enjoyable Hiking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery year, thousands of hiking adventures turn into rescue operations and emergency room visits-not because hikers weren't prepared, but because they didn't know what they didn't know.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever questioned your decisions hours into a hike, wondering if you were just lucky to make it back safely? What if you could learn from thousands of experienced hikers' mistakes without making every painful error yourself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't another generic hiking guide. As a wilderness instructor with 15+ years of experience analyzing hiking incidents, I've identified the 268 most common and dangerous mistakes that turn pleasant hikes into survival situations-and exactly how to avoid them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform your hiking from survival to thriving with: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMistake Prevention Systems\u003c\/b\u003e - Recognize and avoid the errors that derail adventures before they happen - \u003cb\u003eAdvanced Risk Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e - Develop expert judgment for weather, terrain, and route decisions - \u003cb\u003eEquipment Mastery\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn which gear matters and when expensive equipment can't replace knowledge - \u003cb\u003eEmergency Confidence\u003c\/b\u003e - Handle everything from minor setbacks to serious crises - \u003cb\u003eSeasonal Expertise\u003c\/b\u003e - Master winter, desert, high-altitude, and extreme weather hiking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll discover why: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Waterproof\" gear fails when you need it most (and what actually works)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour expensive GPS might be making you less safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced hikers' overconfidence creates the most dangerous situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial media pressure causes deadly risk-taking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for new hikers wanting to skip painful trial-and-error learning, experienced hikers ready to elevate their skills, or anyone who loves someone who hikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't let preventable mistakes steal your joy or put you in danger. Get your copy today and transform your hiking adventures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause the wilderness doesn't care about your good intentions-only your preparation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claudia Puth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296621832\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.92d","brand":"Claudia Puth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637438759167,"sku":"9798296621832","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ca7bd407-71c4-4303-9ff9-7726b5fac08a.jpg?v=1765116228","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/268-mistakes-hikers-make-claudia-puth-9798296621832","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}