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Buck Tilton
Tilton, Buck

1948 -
Lander, WY 82520
btilton@wyoming.com
Website
Fremont County
Biographical and Professional Information
Buck Tilton, MS, has authored or co-authored 26 books, his Wilderness First Responder receiving an award for excellence from the American Medical Writers Association. More than 1,000 magazine articles have appeared with his byline, and he has written a column for Backpacker since 1989. He has been honored with the Paul Petzoldt Award for excellence in wilderness education and the Warren Bowman Award for contributions to wilderness medicine. He co-founded the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and travels around the world teaching. He lives in Lander with his wife Kathleen, his son Zach, and his daughter Bo.
Genres
Nonfiction
Travel
Children's or Young Adult
Cookbook
Humor
Titles
- Knack Hiking & Backpacking: A Complete Illustrated Guide (2009). Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. ISBN 9781599214009.
- Tent and Car Campers Handbook: Advice for families & first-timers (2006). Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books. ISBN: 1594850119.
- Outdoor Safety Handbook (2006). Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. ISBN: 0811732568.
- The Complete Book of Fire: Building campfires for warmth, light, cooking, and survival (2005). Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press. ISBN: 0897326334.
- NOLS Winter Camping (2005). Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. ISBN: 0811731839. Co-author John Gookin.
- Utah Hiking: The complete guide to more than 300 of the best hikes in Utah (2005). San Francisco, CA: Foghorn Press. ISBN: 1566918928.
- Wilderness First Responder: A text for the recognition, treatment and prevention of wilderness emergencies, 2nd ed. (2004). Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press. ISBN: 0762728019.
- Sex in the Outdoors: A humorous approach to recreation, 2nd ed. (2004). Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press. ISBN: 0897325796.
- Don't Get Bitten: The dangers of things that bite or sting (2003). Seattle WA: Mountaineers Books. ISBN: 0898869072.
- Trekker's Handbook: Strategies to enhance your journey (2003). Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books. ISBN: 0898869579.
- Backcountry First Aid and Extended Care, 4th ed. (2002). Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press. ISBN: 0762722703. Illustrations by David Gross.
- Don't Get Sick: The hidden dangers of camping and hiking, 2nd ed. (2002). Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books. ISBN: 0898868548. Co-author Rick Bennett.
- Cooking the One Burner Way: Gourmet cuisine for the backcountry chef, 2nd ed. (2000). Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press. ISBN: 0762706708. Co-author Melissa Gray.
- Medicine for the Backcountry, 3rd ed. (1999). Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press. ISBN: 0762705272. Co-author Frank Hubbell, DO.
- Shit Happens (1996). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 157034051X.
- America's Wilderness: The complete guide to more than 600 national wilderness areas (1996). San Francisco, CA: Foghorn Press. ISBN: 0935701478.
- Parent's Little Book of Wisdom: A couple hundred suggestions, observations and reminders for parents to read, remember and share (1996). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 1570340390. Co-author Melissa Gray.
- How to Die in the Outdoors: 100 interesting ways (1995). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 1570340196.
- Camping Healthy: Hygiene for the outdoors (1995). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 1570340102. Co-author Rick Bennett.
- Ozone, UV and Your Health: 50 ways to save your skin (1994). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 0934802955. Co-author Roger Cox.
- The Basic Essentials of Avalanche Safety (1992). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 093480284X.
- The Basic Essentials of Rescue from the Backcountry (1990). Merrillville, IN: ICS Books. ISBN: 0934802696. Illustrations by Marc Bohne.
Speaking Engagements
Accepts and charges a fee for speaking engagements. Does not always charge if speaking for non-profit groups. Will negotiate expenses and distance.
Contact:
Buck Tilton
2021 Hillcrest Drive
Lander WY 82520
(307) 335-7119
Upcoming appearances
Buck Tilton
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