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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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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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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 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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"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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"In Uphill Both Ways, Andrea Lani walks us through the Southern Rockies, describing how the region has changed since the discovery of gold in 1859. At the same time, she delves into the history of her family, who immigrated to Leadville to work in the mines, and her own story of hiking the trail in her early twenties before returning two decades later, a depressed middle-aged mom in East Coast exile seeking happiness in a childhood landscape. On the...
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The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Guide
"If you are serious about survival, this book is required reading." ―Alan Kay, winner of Alone, season 1 (History Channel) and coauthor of Decline and Decay: Strategies for Surviving the Coming Unpleasantness
#1 Bestseller in Caving & Spelunking and Hiking & Camping Instructional
Former Special Forces Operator and Instructor, Joshua Enyart, provides essential skills and a step-by-step wilderness survival...
9) Lightfoot Guide to the via Francigena - Great Saint Bernard Pass to St Peter's Square, Rome - Edi
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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers and Cyclists, helping them to find the route, places to stay and meet their personal goals.
There is no right way to make a journey as challenging as this. This book together with the LightFoot Companion will provide you with the resources to enjoy doing it your way.
With dozens of alternative routes, including the dramatic via Francigena Montagna or via degli Abati, hundreds of accommodation choices...
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El Camino de Santiago se emprende por motivaciones culturales, deportivas o religiosas. Pero al final del viaje el peregrino descubre que todas ellas acaban mezclándose entre sí, y que un viaje a pie de casi 700 kilómetros se convierte en una de las grandes travesías de la vida, en la que además se descubren algunos de los rincones más desconocidos de la Península Ibérica. Esta guía lleva de la mano al peregrino por el Camino francés y proporciona...
12) El Camino
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Esta historia, de la cual yo soy el protagonista, comienza con mi atropellado nacimiento y termina con un «final» oportuno del actor principal. Fueron muchas las anécdotas, hazañas, aventuras y peripecias vividas en este viaje por la vida; el cual no estuvo ausente de penas, lágrimas, sufrimientos, dolores, fortalezas, deslices, alegrías, risas, celebraciones y logros de todas clases y de todos tipos. En el largo recorrido por el mundo, los...
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This is a book about stories – old stories of people and place, and of the more-than-human world.
A vivid account of a journey through the Scottish Highlands, The Bone Cave follows a series of folktales and myths to the places in which they're set. Travelling mostly on foot, and camping along the way amid some of Scotland's most beautiful and rugged landscapes, Dougie Strang encounters a depth of meaning to the tales he tracks – one that offers...
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This is the perfect book for those who love to explore the seashore but also love walking through forests and seaside meadows. Whether discovering inviting stretches of sandy beach, hiking along rugged cliffs or strolling through quiet estuaries, visitors to these trails will usually be far away from the crowds who chose to drive directly to the more popular, touristy beaches.
Each of the walks in this book is accompanied by a colourful, easy-to-follow...
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Sweat with Jean and her partner Chris as they explore Spain's 500 mile Camino route to Santiago de Compostela, walking in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims. See the sights, meet the fellow travelers and savor the food, all the while enjoying Jean's insightful and humorous account.
Jean Goulden has published two creative non-fiction books, Hiking England's Coast to Coast Way and the earlier version of this book, known as Blisters and Blessings....
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Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross
Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario's trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops,...
17) Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits - A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Atop New H
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Find hope and healing in this powerful memoir of a woman who rebuilt her life in the White Mountains.Newly liberated after ending her toxic 25-year marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains. She set a goal to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot and higher peaks. With every upward stride, Magoon cautiously rebuilt her life.But less than a year...
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What happens when you don't want the same things that everyone around you seems to want? How lonely is a life lived off the traditional path?
In August 2021, after years of grieving a divorce, living in a tiny van, and grappling with pandemic isolation, former hiker Nicole Antoinette set out to walk all 491 miles of the Colorado Trail.
It had been more than two years since her last long-distance hike at that point, and she had no idea if she could...
19) The trail
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The tale begins with Gil, who In the wake of his father's death and recently fired from his job, agrees to accompany his father's old hiking partner Syd on a monthlong trek on the John Muir Trail. There's just one problem: Gil hates camping and is woefully unprepared for the rigors of the journey. Moreover, he soon learns Syd may not survive the hike...Former Sierra Club leader Ethan Gallogly takes you on a wild tour across the Range of Light, describing...
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Reaching a major crossroads in 2021, Patrick Davies did the only thing he could think of – he set off alone with a pair of walking boots and a tent to walk the length of Britain in the hope of finding escape and answers. To many, Patrick appeared to have it all – a loving family, an enviable career that took him around the world, a rewarding future clearly mapped out. Then everything abruptly changed. He found himself returning to Britain without...
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