{"product_id":"midnight-trails-mary-m-slessor-9798297551725","title":"Midnight Trails: Hiking Under the Moon \u0026 Stars: A Guide to Night Hiking and Astronomy on the Trail","description":"\u003ci\u003eMidnight Trails: Hiking Under the Moon \u0026amp; Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply personal journey into the art, challenge, and quiet magic of exploring the wilderness after sunset. Told entirely from the author's own first-hand experiences, it's more than a how-to guide - it's a lantern held high for anyone curious about stepping onto a trail when the rest of the world is asleep.\u003cbr\u003eAcross fifteen richly detailed chapters and an extensive resources section, you'll walk alongside the author through moonlit ridges, fog-shrouded valleys, and quiet forests where the air is thick with scent and sound. Each page blends practical instruction - gear, navigation, safety, and wildlife awareness - with reflective storytelling that captures the raw beauty and occasional unpredictability of hiking in darkness.\u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare for the unique demands of night hiking - physically, mentally, and emotionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to navigate using the moon, stars, and natural landmarks when technology fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read trails by shadow, scent, and sound, and how to deepen your sensory awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to approach wildlife encounters with respect and composure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to adapt to seasonal changes and extreme conditions after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFrom the first spark of curiosity to the quiet moments after returning home, \u003ci\u003eMidnight Trails\u003c\/i\u003e invites you into a slower, more attentive way of moving through the world - one that sees the night not as an obstacle, but as a partner in adventure.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a seasoned hiker looking to expand your skills, or a newcomer drawn to the mystery of the trail after dark, this book will equip you with the tools, confidence, and mindset to hike safely, intentionally, and with wonder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary M. Slessor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798297551725\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\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Mary M. Slessor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241966874879,"sku":"9798297551725","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39f52a49-faee-4090-961e-f2291a08646d.jpg?v=1772656829","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/midnight-trails-mary-m-slessor-9798297551725","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}