Active outdoor pursuits Books

Those hardy and fearless pioneers of civilization, who have passed on and on through the wilderness, over plain and forest opening and spreading civilization, establishing new enterprises creatingas a result a mighty empire of freedom, patriotism and...

Fishing Industry Accounts is a book written by Charles Williamson in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to the accounting practices and financial management of businesses in the fishing industry. It covers various aspects of accounting, including...

Originally published in 1913, Camping for Boys is a classic "... handbook of suggestions for those in charge of camps for boys and for boys who go camping..." based on H. W. Gibson's 23 years of experience in the late 19th and early 20th Century "boys'...

Originally published in 1877 - just 12 years after the Civil War ended - John M. Gould's How to Camp Out: Practical Advice for the Outdoor Adventurer Based on the Experience of a Civil War Soldier is at once a down to Earth guide to recreational camping...

Love nature? Love traveling? Wonder about bicycling coast to coast? This recreational, female cyclist has crossed the United States three times. Motivation, encouragement, and tips to inspire you to go.

The Shelf2Life Mountaineering Collection provides a unique glimpse into the history and evolution of mountaineering through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From historical maps, first-hand accounts of early summits, descriptions of peaks and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Based on the author's popular hiking column for The Hamilton Spectator, this book explores trails in and around Ontario's Hamilton-Niagara area and beyond. It is filled with useful advice and tips on taking the trails. It provides directions to each...

In Walk, Hike, Saunter, long-distance hiker Susan Alcorn introduces you to 32 experienced outdoors women who consider hiking to be an essential part of their lives. Their stories are told with honesty, insight, and humor. They share their wisdom and...

"Ragnarok is for us; it is the twilight of humanity, our ending, the ending of modern civilization, and descent into a new Dark Age..."Viking Age Barbarian's latest work is an unusual book encompassing a wide range of topics, served up with a healthy...

In Limitless Humans, Suki describes his unique and one of the most challenging journey of running 100km Ultra Marathon at the Surf Coast Century in nearly 18 hours and 47 minutes.“It was roughly 80km mark around 10:30pm, when I started testing my...

"I was on a lonely stretch of road. There were no lights other than the moon and stars, and I had not encountered any traffic in at least 10 minutes. Far ahead of me a figure stepped out of the brush and stood on the shoulder of the road. The figure was...

In the summer of 1995 Hielke Hylkema walked from Groningen in the north of the Netherlands to Montpellier in the south of France. A 1150 mile walk over ancient Roman roads with minimal luggage. He tried to avoid as many barking dogs as possible,...

** NEUAUFLAGE November 2020 - Die gesamte "Alpenüberquerung mit Kindern" wurde von Familie Wolter wandernd überprüft und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. **Die schönste Aussicht will erwandert werden. Das zeigt sich auch bei Familie Wolter auf dem E5,...

Du erlebst die Berge wie kein anderer! Erinnere dich an deine Wandertouren und wichtige Details. Dein Alpentagebuch macht es dir besonders einfach: Es ist übersichtlich gestaltet und enthält zahlreiche Symbole zum Umringeln. So kannst du innerhalb...

Kein Wanderführer, sondern gesammelte Notizen zu Hüttenwanderungen in den Alpen. Normale Erfahrungen, die jeder, auch ältere Menschen, in der Bergnatur machen können, anschaulich beschrieben zum Erinnern, Nachmachen oder Mut-machen. Mit einigen Skizzen...

Why Chase Greatness?ER doctor and ultramarathoner Dr. Russ Reinbolt invites you on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary living in his debut book, In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness. In a world where average is often the...

Rope Boy is the story of Dennis Gray, a young lad from Leeds who gets his first taste of rock at age eleven, and goes on to become a prominent figure in the UK climbing scene for decades to come.Gray’s climbing career began with the ‘Bradford...

The essential pocket-size book for the shooting enthusiastThis 5" x 8" paperback record book features a gloss cover and 100 interior pages. Includes shooting season information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland...

The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 tells the story of the 1922 British Mount Everest expedition; the first mountaineering expedition with the express aim of making a successful ascent of Mount Everest. The expedition was planned and financed by the Mount...

Have you ever wanted to simply grab a handful of things and start amazing adventure?To make the most out of a backpacking experience, it's important to know a few important do's and don'ts that will make everything much more enjoyable.This guide is chock...

The Deluxe Masterpiece on Outdoors Living, Bushcraft, and Wilderness Travel!This deluxe, unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Horace Kephart's 1916-1917 Camping And Woodcraft as a combined two volumes in one version has served as the standard for...

Kephart's original how-to manual for the outdoors! This is the original handbook from the master of outdoors instruction. In this Legacy Edition premium reprint of the first version of Kephart's masterwork (in its final fifth...

Written solely for girls to give motivation and inspiration to run, and to promote the benefits of running for the mind and body. Running can be fun! A growing trend.

CONTENTSMountain Safety (Winter)Cold Weather Clothing and Personal EquipmentCold Weather Mountain Leadership ChallengesMountain Health AwarenessWinter Warfighting Load RequirementsMilitary Ski EquipmentMountain WeatherMountain Casualty Evacuations...

CONTENTSMountain SafetyMountain Health AwarenessMountain Leadership ChallengesMountain WeatherSummer Warfighting Load RequirementsMAC KitNomenclature and Care of Mountaineering EquipmentRope ManagementMovement in Mountainous TerrainMountain Casualty...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

A thrilling account of exploration and adventure in the rugged terrain of the New Zealand Alps. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions of the landscape and his daring climbs will inspire and excite readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

A practical guide to repairing and maintaining a variety of bicycles, from vintage roadsters to modern mountain bikes. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, this book is a must-have for anyone who enjoys cycling.This work has been...

Questo diario riporta le impressioni e le emozioni di Giovanni Cairoli durante una spedizione ai Monti Parioli, avvenuta nel 1867. Il libro è un interessante resoconto di un'epoca in cui l'alpinismo stava emergendo come attività sportiva e gli...

Follow the Pemigewassett Perambulators on their journey of exploration and discovery through the scenic trails of New Hampshire. This narrative chronicles their encounters with wildlife and people, while providing detailed descriptions of the local flora...

Discover the art and science of bicycle maintenance with this comprehensive guide. Packed with detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, this book covers everything from basic repairs to advanced customizations.This work has been selected by...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

For many novice and even some experienced runners completing the 42.2 kilometres (26 miles) involved in running a marathon seems daunting and too difficult to contemplate. For those who have run a half marathon the thought of running two half marathons...

Avid runner Scott Ludwig has seen, heard, and experienced firsthand most everything the sport has to offer. Of course, that is to be expected of someone who has run every day for over twenty-eight years. In Running through My Mind, Scott and his friends...

I've had a love affair for nearly forty years. When my wife found out about it, she encouraged me to continue it, and then she joined me. I love the Catskills. I love the mountains, the valleys, the cloves and hollows, the streams and reservoirs, the...

When we can't see what God is doing in us, it is usually because we can't see past what we are trying to do for ourselves.Tormented by a childhood of which he has almost no memories, author W. R. Bennett strives toward a meaningful purpose in his life by...

   Time in Year of the Bluebird is a real-time account of the circumstances that lead a man to walk the Pacific Crest Trail in honor of his ailing mother. As much an homage, a travelogue, and a treatise on the natural world, it lures the...

In 2015, 36-year-old Chicago resident David King finds himself at a personal and professional crossroads. Feeling bored and restless, he longs to strike out on a crazy journey in a quest for beauty, kindness, and inspiration as to where his life should...

Inspired by the ChallengeBetter and Happier Together is a love story told through thirteen short stories of epic adventures that occurred during the first forty years of Shannon's marriage. Join Shannon and her husband as they climb Denali, sea kayak in...