A complete practical introduction to observing, understanding and investigating the natural world written by an experienced and well travelled naturalist.
On eight treks in Nepal's Himalaya; to Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dolpo, Api and Mugu, the true spirit of trekking is captured in Kev Reynolds' reverence, curiosity and ongoing love of the world's greatest mountain range.
Afoot & Afield: Atlanta by Marcus Woolf sorts through a myriad hiking opportunities at various parks, wilderness areas and other natural areas around Atlanta.
Cheltenham Caravans were made by one of the smallest caravan manufacturing companies, but nevertheless are still used across Europe by members of the longest established one-marque caravan owners' clubs, forty years after the company ceased to exist.
Mit achtzehn Jahren bezwang er den Ortler, den Mont Blanc, das Matterhorn und die Eiger-Nordwand, mit Reinhold Messner stand er auf sieben Achttausendern – Hans Kammerlander ist einer der erfolgreichsten Extrembergsteiger der Welt.
Warum Angst beim Klettern eine gute Sache ist – und was wir im Tal daraus lernen könnenKönnen Sie sich vorstellen, dass Angst, dieses lähmende Gefühl, eine positive Emotion sein kann?
'Heartfelt, passionate, infuriating and often devastating, this book will inspire you to fight for your right to tread your own path' CAROLINE CRIADO PEREZ, author of Invisible WomenWhen Rachel loses five family members in five months, grief magnifies other absences.
State Hiking SeriesEach guide includes:- Hikes suited to every ability- Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails - Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues- Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates- Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike- Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing- Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, canine compatibility, and more- Zero-impact and wilderness safety tips and techniques***This book features forty-two of the best day hikes and weekend backpacking tripsin the mountain wilderness of northeastern New York State.
Having vision and hearing loss, or difficulties learning, remembering or getting around needn't stop us enjoying vacations to cultural places, either in our local cities or someone else's.
Winner: Ferguson Kansas History Book AwardWinner: Hamlin Garland Prize in Popular HistoryWinner: Midwest Book Award-Nature CategoryA Kansas Notable BookSince the last wild bison found refuge on the back of a nickel, the public image of natural Kansas has progressed from Great American Desert to dust bowl to flyover country that has been landscaped, fenced, and farmed.
Große Freiheit statt enge Hotelzimmer: Stellplatz-Tipps für StädtetripsMorgens im Campingstuhl Kaffee trinken und die Vögel zwitschern hören, tagsüber Stadtleben mit Kultur und Shopping und spät in der Nacht zurück zum Campingplatz: Diese Zelt- und Stellplätze verbinden das urbane Flair eines Stadturlaubs mit der Freiheit des Campens.
Blending sage advice with personal experiences and anecdotes, this unconventional book is an unusually thoughtful account of long-distance trekking on the Appalachian Trail.
A celebration of athleticism, wisdom, and skillWomen Who Hike profiles over twenty of America's most inspiring women adventurers ranging from legends to the rising stars of today.
Best Trail Runs Portland, Oregon features forty of the best trail runs within an hour of the citycomplete with color photos, maps, and detailed specs and trail descriptions, as well as GPS coordinates for all trailheads.
In celebration of its 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America and its publication Boys' Life, this book is a collection of the best Boys' Life pages of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting information.
This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from ';pebble pup' to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR'Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' -Lord Sebastian Coe'Gripping, revealing and honest' -Steve Cram OBE'A gripping read .
An essential guide to everything you need to stay sheltered, fed, healthy, and safe in the backcountryOrganized around the six essentials of survival (shelter,water, food, fire, comfort and health, and navigation),Wilderness Survival Handbook covers 100 skills and techniques, including preserving fire, building pit shelters, toolmaking, stoneboiling cookery, and trapping and hunting animals with handmade tools and weapons.
The beloved humorist delivers a "e;winsome collection of anecdotes and essays on fishing, camping, hunting and other outdoor activities and catastrophes"e; (Publishers Weekly).
Completely updated with full-color maps and photographs throughout, Hiking Pennsylvania offers a unique look into the history, culture, and incomparable beauty of Pennsylvania.
Featuring a range of hikes covering all of the coastal and inland areas within an hours drive of Camden from Stockton Springs to Boothbay, Best Easy Day Hikes Camden is an essential hiking companion.
Geocaching has steadily grown into a fun and enduring outdoor adventure and with the popularity of GPS units and the development of applications for nearly all of the most popular smartphone platforms, it has become an adventure that's available to pretty much anyone.
Trailrunning für Frauen richtet sich an Läuferinnen, die sich praxisnah auf verschiedene Distanzen, von 30 Kilometern bis hin zu Etappenläufen vorbereiten wollen.
