Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is ';a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak's transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity' (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author).
The Observer, July 1, 2007 "e;A quirky and inventive collection of history, statistics and random trivia, Brownlee's book would be perfect for whipping out of the back pocket of your cycling jersey to settle arguments or impress your friends.
Ignite Your Post-Retirement Adventures: Explore the Majestic Beauty of US National ParksPost-retirement ushers in a golden age of opportunities to indulge in long-desired adventures, and what better way to embrace this freedom than exploring the incredible national parks of the USA?
Get back to nature and discover the sun-scorched hiking trails, smoky campfire cookouts and quiet star-studded nights of open-air (or canvas-enclosed, mosquito-netted) living.
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Twin Cities metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hours drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form.
Traditional, or simply, trad climbing, is a do-it-yourself adventure requiring the climbing team to negotiate the climb and to carry, hand-place and remove most if not all components of the roped safety system.
The essential manual for intermediateclimbers who want to make the jump to advanced climbing abilitywith new color photosIn the sport of rock climbing, 5.
Nur wenige Fahrstunden von Deutschland entfernt trifft man am Südzipfel der Nordsee und am Ärmelkanal auf wilde Küstenlandschaften mit hohen Klippen, auf schier unendliche Dünenstrände mit Seebädern der Belle Epoque, auf quirlige Hafenstädte und Fischerorte.
When you're stuck for a great gift for Dad, look no further than GREAT BRITISH DADVENTURES: the ultimate guide to helping Dad discover adrenaline-inducing, mind-expanding or stomach-pleasing mini or big adventures around the British Isles - and families of all ages can join in the fun too!
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Twin Cities metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hours drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Traditional, or simply, trad climbing, is a do-it-yourself adventure requiring the climbing team to negotiate the climb and to carry, hand-place and remove most if not all components of the roped safety system.
The essential manual for intermediateclimbers who want to make the jump to advanced climbing abilitywith new color photosIn the sport of rock climbing, 5.
Eine abenteuerliche Expedition zu den Geheimnissen unter der ErdoberflächeDer letzte unerforschte Kontinent liegt direkt unter unseren Füßen und wartet auf diejenigen, die sich in seine Höhlen wagen und seine verborgenen Seen und Flüsse befahren.
Der allgemein bekannte Jakobsweg mit dem Ziel, das spanische Santiago de Compostela zu erreichen, hat eine Vielzahl von Wegen, die als eine Art "Zubringer" betrachtet werden können.
100 short runs - ranging from 1 to 10 miles - ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.
Good Housekeeping recipes tick all the boxes -They look greatThey taste deliciousThey're easy to makeNow, learn how to be a clever cook with this amazing new cookery series.
A guidebook to walking the 100 km (62 miles) St Cuthberts Way from Melrose to Holy Island with the option of continuing to Berwick-Upon-Tweed down the Northumberland Coast Path.
DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature.
This fourth edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington's spectacular landscape.
DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature.
This fourth edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington's spectacular landscape.
From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado.
From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado.
Fully updated and revised, with over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregons diverse hiking opportunities.
Fully updated and revised, with over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregons diverse hiking opportunities.
A guide that's "e;loaded with outdoor play ideas and skills to learn"e; for homeschoolers, wildschoolers, and nature-loving families (Take Them Outside).
