preface

Part 1: Mysterious Trekking

Chapter 1: The Mysteries of Nature
Chapter 2 Human Evolution
Chapter 3: Gifts of Nature
Chapter 4: Human Things

Part 2: The History of Trekking

Chapter 1 From Four to Two
Chapter 2: The Renaissance of Trekking
Chapter 3: Trekking in the Modern World

Part 3: The Psychology of Trekking

Chapter 1: Two Psychological Theories
Chapter 2: Long walks in nature
Chapter 3: Reflection and Meditation
Chapter 4: Open Mind
Chapter 5: Phenomenological Attitude

Part 4: The Art of Trekking

Chapter 1: Principles of Trekking
Chapter 2: How to Commune with Nature
Chapter 3: Perfect Walking Posture
Chapter 4: From Two to Four (Trekking Pole Technique)
Chapter 5: Energy in the Human Body
Chapter 6: Directions/Trekking Apps/Dokdo Law

Part 5: The Benefits of Trekking

Chapter 1: The Effects of Walking
Chapter 2 Descendants of the Sun
Chapter 3: The Scent of the Forest
Chapter 4: Side Effects of Trekking

Part 6: The Meaning of Trekking

Chapter 1: Escape from Everyday Life
Chapter 2 Healthy Living
Chapter 3: Acceptance, Affirmation, Overcoming, and Self-Esteem
Chapter 4: Discoveries in Nature
Chapter 5: Thoughts on Happiness

Part 7: Executing the Trek (Practice)

Chapter 1: Pre-Preparation
Chapter 2 Preparation
Chapter 3: How to Pack a Backpack/Building Stamina/Stretching
Chapter 4 Backpacking/Bivouac/Wildlife
Chapter 5: Altitude Sickness
Chapter 6: Disaster and First Aid
Chapter 7: Coping with Extreme Situations

Appendix 33 of the world's best trails

Europe Region - Line 11
Asia Region - Line 7
Oceania Region - Line 4
Americas Region - Line 8
Africa Region - 3rd Line

References

This book is both a technical textbook on trekking (health, movement, food, equipment) and a humanities book (history, nature, psychology, meaning).
This book is characterized by its in-depth explanation of trekking techniques in a humanistic manner.
This book is a must-read for all trekking enthusiasts (trekkers), from those who are new to trekking to leaders and guides leading treks.
The technical expression of trekking is explained scientifically through physical education, medicine, and biology, while the humanistic expression delves into a wide range of academic disciplines, starting from psychology and delving into travel studies, philosophy, and sociology.


However, it is encouraging that these topics, which may seem difficult, are explained in an easy manner, as if talking to someone next to you or explaining them to an elementary school student.
What's even more encouraging is that while this book is a technical guide for trekkers, it's also a health and lifestyle guide for everyone.
The trekking techniques contained in this book include scientific walking methods that can be applied in everyday life, and the humanistic explanations make it a life guide for all people and a philosophy for happiness.
Reading this book will make you want to pack your backpack, get out of the city, and go for a day of walking in nature.

Nowadays, trekkers' bookshelves are likely to be filled with books about where beautiful paths are and what emotions they experienced while walking them.
It is difficult to find a book that explains how to walk many paths, the specific methods of walking, and the psychology behind it.
This book is not about where to walk, but about how to walk in this world.
This book describes the physical and mental effects of trekking.
Some people know that our body and mind are interconnected, but many more do not.


The principles of trekking, which are created by the meeting of body and mind, may seem unusual to readers.
But these principles are very important to anyone walking anywhere in the world.
Nevertheless, it is difficult to find a book that informs us of that fact.
This book scientifically and concisely explains the principles of trekking, and its structure is filled with the technical and psychological aspects required for trekking.