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"The world's best hikes and walks in one volume with breathtaking photography, detailed terrain and route guides, maps, and expert descriptions-whether you need to unplug for an afternoon or get away for longer. A carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of England's Thames Valley, there is something for everyone. The book...
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"Poetry and expository text give readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare for outdoor hiking adventures. Topics include information on gear, clothing, and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass"--
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"Two years after her parents' surprising and painful split, twelve-year-old Jo and her mom find themselves on the 100-mile hike on the Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior's north shore--a journey that Jo had always looked forward to hiking with her dad. It's not a situation that either of them ever predicted they'd find themselves in, yet here they are in the wilderness with their entire lives stuffed into a pair of thirty-pound packs. Along...
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With extensive sections to help choose a trekking region, this is a route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-day Great Himalaya Trail. There are route guides to the following regions: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Rolwaling, Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region), Helambu & Langtang, Ganesh & Manaslu, Annapurna, Naar...
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The Grand Canyon rightly defies description. Most who see it for the first time say it reminds them of a majestic painting, appropriately suggesting it's a place that only can be visualized by actually gazing upon it.Now comes the only complete guide to the parks' great day hiking trails: "Hittin' the Trail: Grand Canyon National Park." With one tap of the screen, you can:>>Plan days of fun family-friendly activities>>Reserve a campsite or lodging>>Receive...
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Human nature, in its most raw and desperate form, is to survive; at any cost. What we did to ourselves, and to each other, in order to stay alive out in the dark and cold depths of the forest shocked and shamed us to our very cores. The out-of-control events changed us. Forever. For now we know how high the cost of surviving can be, and that we were willing to pay the price; even if it meant someone else did not survive as a consequence. Three women,...
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Few locales in the Upper Midwest match Wisconsin and Minnesota's Interstate State Parks' scenic beauty: a pristine blue river running through a gorge sided by black lava rock; fascinating multi-story sandstone formations; an utterly clear lake; extinct ancient riverbeds covered in ferns and wildflowers; glacial potholes that run dozens of feet deep.Now comes the only complete guide to the parks' great day hiking trails: "Hittin' the Trail: Day Hiking...
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Touching on themes related to family, technology and the outdoors and our relationship to wilderness, "You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby" is a compelling narrative that is bound to keep you captivated and waiting to see what happens next. The book shares the challenges of traveling as a family in rugged environments and dealing with the stressors that come with spending long amounts of time living outdoors. It makes the perfect read for anyone...
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Get the Summary of Dave Canterbury's Bushcraft 101 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Bushcraft 101" by Dave Canterbury is a comprehensive guide to wilderness survival, emphasizing the importance of the Five Cs of Survivability: cutting tools, cover elements, combustion devices, containers, and cordages. These essentials, along with suitable clothing and knowledge of the natural environment, are crucial for maintaining...
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Recollections of grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents, mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad characters encountered on an AT thru-hike. J. R. Tate is a retired Marine Corps officer who has hiked the Appalachian Trail three times since 1990. He lives with his wife Judith and their dog Katahdin in Woodlawn, Tennessee.
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Los valles navarros de Ultzama, Atetz y Basaburua, comparten montañas, praderas y bosques de robles y hayas, con magníficos senderos para recorrerlos. Son excursiones para realizar pausadamente, por senderos decorados por el abrumador paisaje que los envuelve, formado por pastizales ondulados, bosques de ensueño y caseríos plenos de encanto.
Ultzama es un idílico valle con infinitos tonos verdes que colorean sus prados y bosques de robles y hayas....
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Get the Summary of Mike Glover's Prepared in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Prepared" by Mike Glover is a comprehensive guide on building resilience and readiness for unexpected disasters. It delves into the physiological and psychological aspects of stress responses, such as the fight-or-flight and freeze reactions, and how they can be harnessed through exposure and training to improve survival odds. Glover uses...
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"This is a book about ten women who, over the past three hundred years have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. In a series of intimate, incisive portraits, Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter--who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England--to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed....
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Hello I'm Peter Scott author & videographer, I combine eBooks with videography to provide some cool visuals that'll help plan your summit to Mt. Whitney. The tips we've included in this book will make your trip a pleasant one. I created this book, forgive the expression "with a beginners mind" I've included a complete plan of: Food, equipment, clothes durations & maps and much more. The plan is to summit in 4 days to acclimate to the elevations and...
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Imagine a place where you can walk amid majestic evergreens and blue freshwater lakes, across 1.1-billion-year-old rock formed in the violent rending of a continent, past peaceful dairy farm pastures, over a landscape carved by a mile-high glacier, through small towns seemingly torn from the pages of yesteryear. The place is real: It's called Polk County, Wisconsin.Now comes the only complete guide to the county's great day hiking trails: "Hittin'...
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Winner of the Coveted 2011 National Indie Excellence Book ward!What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of "Quitting is not an option" be a blessing or a curse?Travel with "Windtalker" and "Mom," as they wrestle with their personal weaknesses and capitalize on...
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From little-known beauties like Coon Hill and Silver Plume Mountain to classic climbs like Peak 1 and Torreys Peak, Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail provides detailed, accurate information on more than 60 summits that are within a 1.5-hour drive from the Denver/Boulder metro area. Local author James Dziezynski guides readers to rarely documented peaks and along wonderful adventures that are easy to access yet provide a true wilderness setting in a...
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"Embark on unforgettable family adventures with 'The Family Hiker's Handbook: Essential Gear and Tips for Exploring the Outdoors Together.' This comprehensive guide is tailored for families seeking the joys of outdoor exploration, providing essential insights into gear selection, safety measures, and practical tips for a seamless hiking experience. From trail selection and navigation to packing smart and engaging kids in the wonders of nature, this...
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This comprehensive survival guide from the experts at Outdoor Life features essential tips and information for any outdoor adventure.
Whether you're planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, The Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered.
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