Allein über die AlpenMit Zelt und Gaskocher im Gepäck wandert die junge Schweizerin Christina Ragettli auf der herausfordernden roten Via Alpina vier Monate lang durch sechs Länder.
To contemplate an alpine lake or a ribbon of white water twisting down the face of the Rocky Mountains is to appreciate the majesty of this block of bedrock thrust up from Earths interior, weathering eons of nature's assaults.
In this compelling book, award-winning adventure writer and former Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue team member Peter Bronski chronicles true stories of survival and tragedy, from famous historical cases during the early 20th century, to modern tales of harrowing struggle in the mountains and wilderness.
Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket or tucked into your backpack, Survive Snow Country is the must-have item to keep with you in case you find yourself in a snowy survival situation.
This is the ultimate guide to big mammals of the Rocky MountainsElk, Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Black Bears, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, and Whitetail Deer.
Explore the wonders of wild Mongolia through the eyes of a distinguished field biologist Mongolia became a satellite of the Soviet Union in the mid-1920s, and for nearly seven decades effectively closed its doors to the outside world.
Experience the majesty and splendor of the mountains and grow in your faith with mountain-focused devotions and awe-inspiring photography of lofty peaks and vistas.
The Mountain Encyclopedia is the first A to Z compendium on all matters related to mountains including geological, geographical, and zoological terms and concepts as well as climbing and historical details.
The mountains of Ashe County, in North Carolina's northwest corner, support an antediluvian mixed hardwood forest, rooted in nutrient-rich soil and watered by 40 to 60 inches of annual rainfall.
Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket or tucked into your backpack, Survive Mountains is the must-have item to keep with you in case you find yourself in a mountainous survival situation.
A thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in the field.
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the ';East's greatest wilderness,' the Adirondacks.
Published in anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 2022, this book collects historic photographs, classic art, and an accompanying narrative that traces the history of the area from its Native American inhabitants to the present.
La disponibilidad de agua para abastecimiento de actividades humanas disminuye constantemente debido al efecto negativo que tiene el desarrollo del hombre sobre la naturaleza, cuyas consecuencias ha logrado afectar el clima del planeta y la variabilidad de las componentes del ciclo hidrológico.
This publication studies the potential impact of climate change on Sri Lanka's vulnerable mountain ecosystem in order to help guide sustainable adaptation strategies.
Reinhold Messner es un defensor del mantenimiento del paisaje cultural y de la protección de la montaña ante la amenaza de su desertizaciónEl turismo de masas amenaza la naturaleza única y virgen de las montañas.
Messner és un defensor del manteniment del paisatge cultural i de la protecció de la muntanya davant l'amenaça de la seva desertitzacióEl turisme de masses amenaça la naturalesa única i verge de les muntanyes.
Naturschutz statt Massentourismus - ein kämpferischer Appell von Reinhold MessnerAls die Romantiker die Schönheit der Berge entdeckten, konnte niemand ahnen, dass dies der Beginn des alpinen Massentourismus sein würde.
Vom Mont Ventoux bis zum Stilfser Joch: Die besten Pässe für RennradfahrerKilometerweit über einsame Serpentinenstraßen, Kehre um Kehre immer höher hinauf, mitten durch ein atemberaubendes Bergpanorama: Passstraßen sind ein besonderes Sehnsuchtsziel für jeden ambitionierten Radsportler.
Fahrradreisen durch die Alpen – mit dem MTB auf HüttentourFlow an steilen Hängen und Blick auf Alpengipfel – Mountainbike-Touren in den Alpen haben für jeden MTB-Fan etwas zu bieten.
Mit dem Bike in den Alpen: Hüttentouren für MTB und EMTBFlowige Trails durch imposante Felskulissen oder Radtouren mit Ausblick auf die schönsten Bergpanoramen – Mountainbiken in den Alpen ist ein besonderes Erlebnis.
Sie kletterten zusammen im Himalaja und Karakorum, im Yosemite-Nationalpark und in den Dolomiten, in Patagonien und der Antarktis – die sympathischen Brüder Alexander Huber und Thomas Huber, auch als »Huberbuam« weltbekannt, gehören mit ihren extremen Routen seit mehr als 25 Jahren zu den Protagonisten der vertikalen Revolution.
First published in 1910, "e;In the Catskills"e; is a fantastic selection of essays concerning The Catskill Mountains by American naturalist John Burroughs.
The highest mountain in Greece and also the seat of the ancient Greek gods, Olympus has been more or less omnipresent in mythology since ancient times.
The highest mountain in Greece and also the seat of the ancient Greek gods, Olympus has been more or less omnipresent in mythology since ancient times.
Reno: A Base Camp for All SeasonsIdeally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California s Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers.
Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy.
Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months the fastest ever time.
Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months the fastest ever time.
Sacred Landscapes: Caves and Mountains is the first in a new series under the Pagan Portals banner, which explores the rituals associated with sacred landscapes, and how to recognise the types of magical energy which may be encountered in these environmen
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATUREChanging the narrative of mountaineering books, Sherpa focuses on the people who live and work on the roof of the world.
