Active outdoor pursuits Books

"A revelation for hikers. Mashour knows the backcountry of Florida like few others."-Robert Silk, author of An Ecotourist's Guide to the Everglades and the Florida Keys"Provides detailed trail directions, a descriptive sense of each ecosystem, and...

"Molloy takes us through an often soggy paradise that few people see or experience. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to hike a mile or 1,100 miles on the Florida Trail. You can almost taste the swamp water." --Doug Alderson, author of Waters Less...

A bona fide classic, originally published in 1872, Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada is still exciting reading. It describes the perils and pleasures experienced by Clarence King (1842-1901) while conducting the first geological survey of California in...

There's more fun in the outdoors than you realize. All that's needed is a spirit of adventure, a sense of humor, and a little know-how. Jim Allen can give you all of this and more. In Outdoors Gone Wild you'll learn how to shake someone off your trail in...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This trip was always intended to be a journey, joining the dots. Cycling from places I have been before, to places I've never been. Revisiting special places, and finding new special places. Seeing for myself what others have talked about, places that...

"As Jon Krakauer did with Into the Wild, Blehm turns a missing-man riddle into an insightful meditation on wilderness and the personal demons and angels that propel us into it alone." -- Outside magazineDestined to become a classic of adventure...

Discover the ultimate guide to wilderness survival in this comprehensive book, designed to prepare you for any situation, especially during economic uncertainties. This essential manual covers a wide range of skills, including tool usage, shelter...

Basketball is a fun and fitness-promoting sport. To be successful in this sport, players need to develop some fundamentals. These fundamentals are footwork, timing, and body awareness.FootworkFootwork refers to the movement of a player's feet. A player...

In this bravely honest book, doctor, psychologist and veteran fell running champion Julie Carter reveals how to master the art of approaching life's Red Lines. Extending the edges of our capabilities in the quest to live a fulfilling life. 

The Cyclocross Bible is a complete guide to all aspects of cyclocross, from selecting a child's first bike, through to training, technique, bike maintenance, and international racing.Included in this comprehensive guideStarting out Buying a bike...

It had been proved impossible, but on December 27, 2013, Maria Leijerstam from Great Britain became the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole. For four years, Maria fought against every obstacle. How was she going...

A Maine Classic Guide Book with history and legends.This beautiful hardcover is updated with new material, notes, and annotations.Dr. Lucius Lee Hubbard spent his vacations in the Moosehead Lake Region of Maine and the even more remote north woods. This...

In this look into a lifelong dream of adventure, Lauralee Bliss or "Blissful" (her trail name) reflects on the 4,000 mile journey she undertook with her teen son, hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, and then again from Maine to Georgia as...

A Rich and Compelling History of Mountaineering....At Your Fingertips.High Summits is the result of over 30 years of research into the fascinating world of international mountaineering. An essential guide to mountaineering history, this year-by-year...

And just like that I’ve a new moniker – widow. Instantly I’m exiled to a strange foreign country. What I had believed to be a lifetime visa to happiness has been revoked and it seems as if I will never get my passport back to normality...

Es ist großartig:Camping-ErinnerungsbuchFamilienabenteuer- und UrlaubstagebuchCampingplatz-Logbuch und PlanerWohnmobil-ErlebnistagebuchSchnappen Sie sich jetzt dieses Wohnmobil-Tagebuch und Camping-Logbuch, damit Sie mit der Aufzeichnung dieser...

On the 19th September 2021, upon reaching Tower Bridge, Mark became the first person to row solo and unsupported from New York to London during what was the worst year of summer storms in the North Atlantic for 40 years.Whether fighting fires or staring...

Part Time Nomads: Traveling the World by Bicycle, is part memoir, part travelogue, and one hundred percent ode to taking on crazy challenges no matter your age or life situation. The book focuses on our evolution from weekend cyclists to fully loaded,...

This exceptional non-fiction book allows you to share in the lives of some extraordinary people and a few amazing animals. Each chapter is a new and delightful experience where you will meet real life heroes - and even a few villains.You will meet Pud -...

First published in 1939, this vintage book contains a charming travelogue of the author's experiences jogging around New England, north-eastern United States. An authentic glimpse into American life in the early twentieth century, "Jogging Around New...

"Campfire Musings - Life and Good Times in the Woods" is a collection of notes and anecdotes written by WM. C Gray on the subject of nature. These beautiful and profound writings are recommended for all lovers of the Great Outdoors, and they are not to...

Scott Irwin grew up in a time when children did chores that instilled a hands-on work ethic, but there was still time to explore the wild things.Armed first with a slingshot carefully crafted from a forked box elder limb and powered by pre-WWII red...

When author Joe Sinclair turned sixty-two years old, he began his quest to run as many marathons as possible. Less than five years later, he has logged more than four thousand miles, participating in more than 150 marathons. In his memoir, Putting Life...

In 1983, John Ball was almost at a midpoint in his life-a time to assess the first half before he carried on with the second. It was then that he had to deal with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, just before he turned forty years old. In this...

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...

First published in 1940, The Adventures of a Mountaineer is a highly detailed account of the expeditions of Frank Smythe, most famous for mountaineering in the Alps and the Himalayas, where he discovered The Valley of Flowers – now a protected national...

This book contains a wealth of information on the lost art of pedestrianism, as well as having sections on other athletic performances such as running and jumping. Primarily this book is a detailed catalogue of records of the best walking, running, and...

This book details with a wonderful sense of narrative a number of deer-hunts, expertly recounted by Henry William Herbert under his pen name, “Frank Forrester”. These fascinating accounts are told with uncanny realism, chronicling the problems 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...

Originally published in 1930, this book is an exhaustively detailed manual of instruction and advice on how to build a scout troop. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...

The Psychology of Running provides a unique insight into why running is such a popular form of exercise and competition.

For over a century, the Alpine Club has been a hub for mountaineering enthusiasts, adventurers, and scholars. Its vast library boasts a wealth of material on the subject, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in mountaineering history,...

First published in 1888, the British Road Book is a guide to cycling routes throughout Great Britain. It includes maps, descriptions of scenic routes, and information on local accommodations and attractions. This volume is an important resource for...

Un récit passionnant de la conquête des sommets des Dents Doches et du Midi dans les Alpes françaises, écrit par un alpiniste chevronné et talentueux. Cette ascension difficile et périlleuse était l'un des défis les plus grands de l'époque, et sa...

This hand-book and road-book is the perfect guide for cycling enthusiasts in the state of New York. It contains information on through routes in several states and provides detailed maps and directions. This book is an essential resource for anyone...

This annual journal provides a fascinating window into the world of Canadian alpinism, showcasing the latest research, news, and events in the field. With contributions from leading climbers, scientists, and outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a unique...

This book is a comprehensive guide to mountaineering, covering everything from basic skills to advanced techniques for climbing and exploring mountains. It includes detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos to help readers become confident and...

This guide to Timpanogos Wonder Mountain, part of the Wasatch Mountain Range in Utah, offers practical advice and stunning photographs for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers. Written by experts from Brigham Young University's Extension Division, it is...

J M. Archer Thomson's classic account of the climbs on Lliwedd, a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, is a thrilling read for mountaineers and armchair adventurers alike. With detailed descriptions of each ascent, along with photographs, maps, and anecdotes,...

Published in 1892, this annual contains articles and stories about the emerging sport of cycling, including accounts of races and tours, and advice on everything from training to equipment. It also includes a directory of cycling clubs and organizations...

Camping on the Great Lakes is a guidebook for campers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the beauty of the Great Lakes region. Written by seasoned camping expert Raymond Smiley Spears, this book provides practical advice on how to plan and...

This book is a collection of sketches capturing the author's mountaineering experiences between 1870 and 1880.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...

Les Fastes du Mont-Blanc Ascensions célèbres et catastrophes depuis M de Saussure jusqu'à nos jours retrace l'histoire de l'ascension de cette célèbre montagne. Les auteurs offrent une perspective unique sur les expéditions les plus passionnantes et les...