The skeptic’s guide to everything you thought you knew about life outside.
Mysteries, misunderstandings, mistakes and unapologetic myths lurk in every corner of the great outdoors Is "earthquake weather" a real phenomenon? Just how dangerous are wild mushrooms? Can animals smell fear? And is moss even remotely useful for navigating through the wilderness? Mythbusting the Great Outdoors tackles a wide range of common misconceptions plaguing the world of outdoor adventure, using science to debunk beliefs even longtime nature lovers might erroneously take as fact.
Do you know…why they say people lose half their body heat through their heads?
how to build and extinguish a campfire according to Leave No Trace guidelines?
what tools will you need to successfully navigate at night with the North Star?
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Truth About Avalanches
What’s the North Star Good for Anyway?
Here’s How Cold Weather Really Impacts Human Health
The Fungus Among Us
Wolves, Explained
Earthquakes 101
Do Campfires Serve a Purpose?
The Fairy Tale Life of Moss
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Pooping Outdoors
The Supernatural Wonder We Call Lightning
How to Keep Warm in the Bitter Cold
The Secret Lives of Sharks
The New Rule on Bear Safety
Bibliography
The Ten Essentials
About the Author
