GIS Specialist
Tara Anthony
she/her/hers
Contact:
1A Central Pattee Library
814-863-5753
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Introduction to Internet Resources
The internet provides a wealth of information for the novice, intermediate or advanced hiker or backpacker looking to improve their skills. Included are gear guides, orienteering, and links to first aid and safety recommendations.
* Disclaimer: Links to commercial sites are not endorsed by the University Libraries or Penn State University. Instead they are meant to be used as a resource for further information and exploration.
Internet Resources
Information for Beginning Hikers and Backpackers
- The Beginner Backpacker: Backpacking and Hiking Guide for BeginnersBackpacking basics and hiking instruction and guidance for beginners
Outdoor Gear Reviews
- Outdoor Gear LabReviews of gear of all kinds from clothing to equipment
- Gear Institute"Outdoor gear reviews and news."
Misc. Trail Information
- Find State by State TrailsUS trail information and trail connections searchable by state
- MapMyHikeHiking Trails and hiking maps to plan and track your hikes
- Appalachian Trail.comInformation about the Appalachian Trail including information about the trail, advice, hiker stories and photos.
Safety and First Aid
- Building a Hiker's First Aid KitSupply checklist basics from The Washington Trails Association
- Build It: Homemade First Aid KitTips for a Do-It-Yourself hiking first aid kit from Backpacker Magazine
- Day Hikers ChecklistIncludes clothing and gear recommendations and first aid supplies
- Hiking Safety: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe on the TrailsCovers common mistakes, tips for hiking with children, planning checklists, and more
- Tips for Your Next HikeFrom the American Hiking Society. Includes safety information about hunting season, dehydration, plant safety, getting lost, and much more
Orienteering
- A Beginner's Guide to OrienteeringA guide to orienteering from the Ordnance Survey
- Beginners GuideThis guide has beginner information from Orienteering USA
- How to Use a CompassInformation from REI Co-op
- How to Use a CompassLearn basics on compass reading from wikiHOw