Teen's Guide to Hiking

Trail Ready: A Teen's Field Guide to Safe Hiking

Confidence on the trail starts long before you lace up your boots. Trail Ready: A Teen's Field Guide to Safe Hiking is a practical, easy-to-follow safety guide designed specifically for teens ages 12–18. Whether you're hiking with your family, scouting with friends, exploring a national park, or heading into the backcountry, this guide provides the essential knowledge every young hiker should have before hitting the trail.

Packed with real-world advice, emergency procedures, and preventative safety tips, this field guide teaches teens how to prepare for changing weather, recognize dangerous situations before they become emergencies, respond to injuries, navigate wildlife encounters, and make smart decisions when things don't go as planned.

Inside You'll Learn:

• 🥾 The Four Golden Rules of Safe Hiking

• 🎒 The Ten Essentials every hiker should carry

• 🌲 Leave No Trace outdoor ethics

• 🌦️ Hot weather, cold weather, and altitude safety

• 💧 River, waterfall, and stream crossing safety

• 🐻 How to respond to encounters with bears, mountain lions, moose, and other wildlife

• 🐍 Snakebite prevention and emergency response

• 🩹 Common hiking injuries and wilderness first aid basics

• 🚨 What to do if you become lost or injured

• 📋 Before-you-go safety checklists and quick-reference emergency cards

Unlike lengthy wilderness survival manuals, Trail Ready is written in a clear, engaging format that teens can actually read and remember. Color-coded sections, practical checklists, and straightforward explanations make it an ideal companion for day hikes, camping trips, backpacking adventures, homeschool outdoor education, scouting programs, and family travel.

Perfect For:

• Homeschool students

• Middle and high school students

• Families who love hiking and camping

• Scouts and outdoor clubs

• National park adventures

• Outdoor education programs

• Beginning hikers who want to build confidence and stay safe

Whether you're exploring a local trail or hiking through America's national parks, Trail Ready helps young adventurers develop the knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely.

Digital Download | Printable PDF | Ages 12–18

Free if purchased with any Advanced Ranger Series.