Introduction to Backpacking, Mountains & Valleys by Kazuhiro Ashizawa
This book, published in 1976, reflects Kazuhiro's desire and intention to connect more people to the natural world through a thorough and thoughtful guide to backpacking. Inside you'll find detail instructions (in Japanese) along with illustrations and photography that do not require literacy in Japanese to appreciate."To friends – This book is an introduction to backpacking, the act of walking in nature and cultivating that nature in your heart with sports. My hope is that through this backpacking experience, which can be seen as both leisure and philosophy, we can confirm one word together. This word is 'wisdom'." – Kazuhiro Ashizawa
This book, published in 1976, reflects Kazuhiro's desire and intention to connect more people to the natural world through a thorough and thoughtful guide to backpacking. Inside you'll find detail instructions (in Japanese) along with illustrations and photography that do not require literacy in Japanese to appreciate.
"To friends – This book is an introduction to backpacking, the act of walking in nature and cultivating that nature in your heart with sports. My hope is that through this backpacking experience, which can be seen as both leisure and philosophy, we can confirm one word together. This word is 'wisdom'." – Kazuhiro Ashizawa
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