Active outdoor pursuits Books

The classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPS GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors...

Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and...

The nuts and bolts of bike repair for bicycle commuters, serious cyclists, and casual riders Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the...

Survival Guide for Living With Mother Natureand Other Things Learned in the Wild "Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day." Jesse Weiland, national park ranger#1 Bestseller in Safety & First Aid, Hiking & Camping,...

Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, recounts Nita Sweeney's transformation from a 49-year-old, chronically depressed, sometimes manic central Ohio woman who could barely jog for sixty seconds into a...

When and how did we humans lose our connection with nature and how do we find it again?Matthew Yeomans seeks to answer these questions as he walks more than 300 miles through the ancient and modern forests of Wales, losing himself in their stories (and...

Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it's critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize.By...

Finally, a Swiss cycling guide for people who love to relax and enjoy the ride. All of these 33 day trips are flat or downhill (with a few gentle rises here and there): leisurely pedaling along rivers, picnic stops at spectacular lakes, cruising descents...

This updated edition features a new introduction, and an exclusive interview with long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe.It is the world's most iconic road race.It is twenty-six-point-two miles of iconic landmarks, cheers, tears, sweat, pain,...

A simple mistake at an indoor climbing gym sentenced 28-year-old Robby to a year in a wheelchair, shattering his aspirations of becoming a mountaineer.In the months that followed, Robby faced depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and a complete loss of...

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...

Get the New Edition of Illinois's Best-Selling Bird GuideLearn to identify birds in Illinois, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look...

Explore 51 of Virginia's best options for short walks, hiking excursions, and backpacking adventures!From its lowest point at sea level to its loftiest mountain more than 5,000 feet high, Virginia south of US 60 is an unparalleled region. The terrain is...

Discover 40 five-star hiking trails in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, including popular routes and hidden gems.The Monongahela National Forest is the heart and soul of West Virginia's outdoors scene and a natural getaway for hikers and...

Discover 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers, with the guide that offers essential details and easy-to-read maps.The Centennial State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know...

Unplug from technology and "plug in" to nature through the wonder of your senses.The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way.From "extenda-ears" and acorn...

Doug Scott was a legend among mountaineers. His expeditions, undertaken over a period of five decades, are unparalleled achievements. This book describes the extraordinary drama of them all, from the Himalaya to New Zealand, Patagonia, Yosemite and...

The follow-up to the bestselling Wanderers, Kerri Andrews' Way Makers is the first anthology of women's writing about walking. Moving from the eighteenth century to the present day, and across poetry, letters, diaries, novels and more,...

Naked at The Knife-Edge, Vivian James Rigney's compelling and often harrowing true account of summitingEverest, offers a unique window into lessons on leadership and what it takes to succeed in any circumstance.Only a relatively small group of...

Everything you need to know about sniping from the top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these...

In the 1960s, Bruce Kidd was one of Canada's most celebrated athletes. As a teenager, Kidd won races all over the globe, participated in the Olympics, and started a revolution in distance running and a revival in Canadian track and field. He quickly...

A mostly fun, sometimes serious guide to love, sex, and adventure in the great outdoors. Author Michelle Waitzman has years of experience "playing the field" in the backcountry, and this book is full of her tricks. Showing you the best positions for...

A companion to our guides to San Francisco and New York, Beat Atlas: A Guide to the Beat Generation in America is a state-by-state guide to the rest of the nation's significant Beat locales. From Jack Kerouac's Lowell to William Burroughs' Lawrence,...

A blow-by-blow unearthing of the places where the Beat writers first came to full bloom: the flat where Ginsberg wrote "Howl;" Gary Snyder's zen cottage in Berkeley; the ghostly railroad yards where Kerouac and -Cassady toiled; the pads where Jack &...

Parachute cord, which is now universally known as paracord, is a lightweight nylon rope originally used by paratroopers during World War II. It is now employed as a general purpose utility cord by military personnel and civilians alike. Paracord is an...

Get to know Switzerland the adventurous way with 32 unforgettable outdoor experiences. Had enough of boring weekends at home and the same walks in the park? In this guide you'll find easy, accessible and unexpected adventures all over the country...

A hundred years after the tragic 1924 British Everest expedition, this collection explores the wider social and cultural history of the mountain.Mount Everest looms large in the popular imagination. Since the deaths of mountaineers George Mallory and...

For two days in late September 1988, Canada's Ben Johnson was the most celebrated athlete on the planet.Winner of the 100-meter sprint at the Seoul Olympics in a world record 9.79 seconds, he'd just had time to say, "A gold medal-that's something no one...

An inspiring, moving, and unblinking view of a battered climber who refuses to turn his back on the mountains.Born in Bolton, England, Paul Pritchard started climbing when he was 16 years old. In time, he became one of the foremost British climbers of...

With new updates, this full-colour guidebook introduces backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking.Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher...

"Trail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc is brimming with detail-including intricate maps, smart local tips-on where to refuel, add-on mileage, or bail out-and stunning photography." Outside30 of the best routes in the world's top trail running destination in...

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries in Southern CaliforniaBeer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 Southern California hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or...

Featuring 90 hikes in the state of Washington, this guidebook for hiking enthusiasts of all levels shares the best views and insider tips for every trail, complete with full-color photographs and maps.Day Hikes in Washington State offers a unique...

In this new edition of a classic hiking guide to the trails of Boulder County, a local couple leads you to all your favorite spots and hidden gems throughout the area.Long-time Boulder residents Ruth Carol and Glenn Cushman lead you on their favorite and...

A guide to the best urban and rural hikes and microbreweries in New York State. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 33 New York hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery...

Great hikes and breweries in the Berlin region.Beer lovers and hiking fans, these 40 hikes are for you! From Berlin Wall trails to tranquil lakeside woodlands and street artfilled neighbourhoods, from Cold War relics to Prussian castles, and from chic...

From slugs to buckshot, deer hunters everywhere will benefit from the expert advice found in this book.Of the approximately 10 million whitetail deer hunters nationwide, 4.1 million choose to go afield with shotguns. Not one should do so without first...

The History of How Western States Came to BeSince its founding in 1974, Western States has been predicated on the notion that in the beginning at the first sunrise, as the run begins at 5 a.m., there must always be hope that 100 miles was within a...

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it's time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals.He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the traffic-free...

Hit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace...

This is Costa Rica advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time.Whether you plan to hike through rainforests (and cloud...

Frommer's has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows and...

Inhabiting a landscape, walking a landscape, writing a place and time.Linda Cracknell is a writer of place and nature who believes in being alert, observing, and writing from the particulars of each experience. Engaging bodily with her writing, she is...

This book explores how, far from being limited to deviation from known pathways or desirable plans of action, wandering is an abundant source of meaning - a force as intimately involved in the history of our universe as it will be in the future of our...

How the ultra marathon around Mont Blanc turned trail running into a mega sportTwenty years ago, a small band a runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland...

Your guide to great hikes and breweries across New EnglandBeer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 50 carefully selected New England hikes are for you! Each hike leads through stunning scenery, and features a nearby brewery or a brewpub where a...

The most refreshing way to discover Bavaria Beer Hiking Bavaria combines much of what makes Bavaria so special: wonderful walk through cobbled old towns, dense forests and rugged mountain landscapes, past castles, traditional monastery breweries and lush...

The most refreshing way to discover Switzerland!Monika Saxer, the author, hiking guide and beer lover,reveals 59 routes for walking and beer drinking enthusiasts.