The Amateur to Ace DVD series by Gail Lowe is one woman's way to give back to the sport she loves. Gail an accomplished hiker learned the hard way, by trial and error. She does not want you to make the same mistakes that she did. The Apprentice Level 2 DVD is perfect for backpackers with a modest degree of experience or those who have seen the Level 1, Amateur DVD, previously. Level 2 begins the discussion of what and why to take those secondary gear choices. This is a perfect choice for those who want to get better and more confident about backpacking.

• Light sources- Compares various headlamps and power sources
• Knives- Do you really need that machete? Probably not
• Compasses- Sometimes you'll need one, sometimes you won't!
• Water treatment- Do you need to carry a filter, or will chemical drops or tablets do?
• Entertainment- Radio? iPod?
• Cameras and camcorders
• Glasses- or contacts? What about sunglasses?
• Toiletries- It may be awhile till your next shower! What should you take?
• First Aid kit- What to take, what to leave home
• Trekking poles. Cooking, food, how to load your pack and more...
• Gail Lowe - 10,000 miler, Gail Lowe, is an avid long distance hiker and backpacker. Gail has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (2,181 miles from Georgia to Maine) TWICE (the first time in 1991; and again, in 2011, as a 20 year anniversary hike). In 2008, she hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She has also walked across Michigan on the Shore to Shore Trail, hiked on Michigan sections of the North Country Trail, climbed Mt. Whitney (highest mountain in the lower 48), climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan, and hiked solo in the Brooks Range in Alaska. Gail's shorter hikes include the Florida Trail, Isle Royale, and many others. And she is a very nice lady.
• Produced by Gail Lowe
• 1 disc
• Run time - 113 minutes
• 2012
• English
• DVD's are not returnable once the package is opened
• UPC - 884501676342.