The pressing pace of urban life leads us to seek some outdoor activity for relaxation and entertainment that provides contact with nature. Hiking is a form of such activity that gives a sense of adventure and exploration, but also offers unique immediacy with the natural environment. Additionally, it is beneficial for health and does not have significant costs. The book you hold in your hands aims to present you with most of the possible difficult situations in a hike and to give you useful instructions and advice on how to deal with them. However, it will generally be useful to you in situations where survival knowledge in the outdoors is necessary. It may also help you become a better citizen of the forests, mountains, deserts, and valleys, providing guidance for more harmonious coexistence both with other adventure enthusiasts and with the wild animals that call these places home.