Active outdoor pursuits Books

Push Yourself to Go Farther, Longer."How long is an ultramarathon?Technically an ultramarathon is any foot race longer than a marathon." So begins Chapter 1 of James Shapiro's Ultramarathon.Practically it is about twice as long as a marathon,...

The Very First Boy Scout Handbook from 1908! This deluxe, unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Robert Baden-Powell’s 1908 Scouting For Boys is the very first manual for boy scouts, which kicked off the global scout movement! First published in...

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My Adventures In The Sierras is a book written by Obed Gray Wilson and published in 1902. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, USA. The author describes his travels and adventures...

""The Modern Rifle V1: Practical Exterior Ballistics For Hunters And Marksmen"" is a comprehensive guidebook on the art of shooting rifles, written by Jesse Randolph Bevis and first published in 1917. The book provides a detailed analysis of the science...

""English Field Hockey: For Men and Women"" is a book written by Constance M. K. Applebee in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the sport of field hockey, including the history and rules of the game, equipment needed, and techniques for...

Journal Entries of Ron "beavE.R." Thomas and Darlene "Backwoods Barbie" McClain Thomas as they embark on beavE.R.'s adventure to through-hike the Appalachian Trail.Covid Shutdown, Rattlesnakes, Bears, Frostbite, and more threaten to come between one man...

Diese revolutionäre GPS-Schulung zeigt gerade GPS-Einsteigern praxis- und modellbezogen, was am GPS-Gerät und PC zu tun ist. Logisch aufgebaut, Schritt für Schritt klar und leicht verständlich erklärt, mit unzähligem Bildmaterial untermalt, gebunden und...

Reinhard Wagner wanderte in der Zeit von 2016 bis 2021 in vier langen Etappen ein Mal rund um die Nordsee. Dabei folgte er den Nordseeküsten der Shetland und Orkney Inseln, denen von Schottland, England und den Niederlanden, von Deutschland, Dänemark und...

Volltreffer !!! Hiermit hältst Du DIE Praxisanleitung zu Deinem GPSMAP 67 in den Händen - Für Wanderer, Alpinisten & MTBiker.Diese zu Papier gebrachte GPS-Schulung ist speziell auf GPS-Neulinge zugeschnitten, die somit nicht nur den Umgang mit diesem...

An einem Septembermorgen 2019 starten Cornelia und Manfred in München mit ihren Reiserädern. Ihr Plan ist, in 11 Monaten über Österreich, Ungarn, die Ukraine, Russland, Usbekistan, Vietnam, Laos, Kambodscha, Thailand, Myanmar, die Türkei, Griechenland...

Seit mehr als 30 Jahren ist Sebastian Thiel Marathonläufer und Triathlet. Fast von Beginn an berichtet er in Briefen an einen Freund von seinen Wettkämpfen; angefangen von einem Extremlauf über knapp 70 Kilometer in den Schweizer Bergen, über...

Hast du genug von den ewig gleichen Spielmodi?Willst du etwas Neues und Aufregendes probieren?Bist du selber Spielveranstalter und suchst nach kreativen Ideen?Band 2 der Reihe bietet dir eine Auswahl alternativer Spielmodi, die du nach eigenen Wünschen...

Eine Reise zu Fuß per Anhalter und mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zu den schönsten und höchsten Bergen in Nord- und Südamerika. Außer über Berge schreibt die Autorin über Erlebnisse mit Menschen, über Wüsten und Nationalparks. Wer vor hat im...

¿Quieres más libertad y viajes en tu vida? Sigue leyendo para descubrir un estilo de vida cada vez más popular y sorprendentemente asequible.En palabras de Bob Dylan, “The Times They Are A Changin” (Los tiempos...

The North Face of the Eiger was long notorious as the most dangerous climb in the Swiss Alps, one that had claimed the lives of numerous mountaineers. In February 1966, two teams – one German, the other British–American – aimed to climb...

‘A book grows rather like a snow crystal. One doesn’t write it from start to finish but, in greater or less degree, all at the same time … that is why my book is not in chronological order; for everything is of the present, held in the...

The inspiring true story of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk.If you enjoy books about mountains, solo hikes, outdoor adventures, and 'off-the-beaten-path' travel, then you've just found your next must-read.Andrew Terrill was in his mid-twenties when he...

For the creative fulfillment of writers who identify as runners, walkers, or movers, Running, Thinking, Writing: Embodied Cognition in Composition unveils the varied understandings of the relationship between writing activity and physical activity...

Prepare for your wilderness adventure as you learn to positively identify the plants along your way. Not only will you be able to recognize these beauties of the wilderness, but with this illustrated guide you'll learn which plants can safely be used for...

We all are runners in life. We must have goals to achieve, whether they are business, job, carrier, finding the right person to start a family with, or reaching an economic and social level, among other goals. In order to get them, we must make the...

Why cycle fast when you can cycle slowly, (often very slowly, as dictated by terrain, topography and the weather). Intrepid explorer W.H.Tilman saw the merits of such an attitude when he remarked that "all travel is dull exactly in proportion to its...

This book recounts real situations and incidents that occurred over a lifetime of dedicated long-distance running. Some are funny, like an attempt to run faster by drinking vast quantities of cola, others bizarre as in a well-intentioned road race that...

This fascinating early work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the book shelf of all keen anglers and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents include: Roach Fishing; Barbel Fishing; The River Thames and its...

The Tourist's Guide to the Upper Engadine is a comprehensive travel guide written by M. Caviezel in 1877. The book is specifically designed to help tourists navigate the Upper Engadine region of Switzerland, providing detailed information on the area's...

""Three Days On The White Mountains"" is a book written by Benjamin Lincoln Ball, detailing his perilous adventure on Mount Washington during October 25-27, 1855. The book is a first-hand account of Ball's experiences during the three-day expedition,...

The Horse And The Hound: Their Various Uses And Treatment, Including Practical Instructions In Horsemanship And Hunting is a book written by Nimrod in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the various uses and treatment of horses and hounds,...

The Shaybacks In Camp: Ten Summers Under Canvas is a book written by Samuel June Barrows and first published in 1887. The book is a memoir of Barrows' experiences as a member of the Shaybacks, a group of young men who spent ten summers camping in the...

""The Hunting or Huntting Family in America"" is a historical book written by Teunis Dimon Huntting in 1888. The book traces the genealogy and history of the Hunting or Huntting family in America, from their earliest known ancestor in England to their...

All Round Sport With Fish, Fur, And Feather is a book written by T. Dykes and published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to all types of outdoor sports, including fishing, hunting, and shooting. It covers a wide range of topics related to these...

An abandoned building. A motivated runner. A Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer survivor.Connor Jackson has been training for a half marathon for the past six weeks. Katie Brandt has been training to beat cancer for the past 50. When Connor discovers an...

Two lives lost too soon. When a search and rescue member's unresolved grief is triggered by tragedy, will a life-changing hike end in hope?Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 2020. Nancy East was determined to make a difference. After a...

This book is NOT a book that describes the day to day walk in the woods. I have read a few books that went something like this: I got up and ate breakfast, then walked and saw some cool stuff, then ate and walked, ate and slept...repeat. This book does...

Denne bog om Himalaya beskriver udforskningen af Himalaya fra de første beretninger om de store bjerge over de første bestigninger og opmålingen af bjergene.Bogen tager dig gennem forfatterens egne oplevelser og bestigninger af nogle af de allerstørste...

Horace Benedict de Saussure livre, avec ce journal, le récit de son ascension du Mont-Blanc, la deuxième de l'histoire, qu'il entreprit à l'été 1787. Emportant avec lui du matériel scientifique, il désirait mener à bien des expériences sur son chemin. Le...

Exploring Arkansas: A Guide to over 100 Must-See Destinations in Arkansas to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Arkansas is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for adventurous spirits...

Discover Everything You Need to Start Mountain Biking!Are you interested in mountain biking but don't know where to start?This book takes away all the guesswork!With'A Complete Introduction to Mountain Biking' you will learn everything from choosing...

If capturing all of those special Memories, Moments and Experiences of your camping adventure is important to you, then keep reading..  Following far too many amazing camping adventures with friends and family that simply blended into one, I...

The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's Great Trails, running for 96 miles (154 km) through superb scenery. Starting from the outskirts of Glasgow, it passes through Scotland's first National Park, along the banks of Loch...

As a runner are you tired of long, slow runs and/or hard interval sessions? Do you often feel sluggish and flat? Not improving anymore on your personal best times? Interested in a training approach that is lighter, more efficient and has helped many...

Cycling was already an adventure, but then…Teenage bicycle racing phenom Emily Hampstead is training for a major race. Retired Army nurse Hilda Paisley is traveling the USA on her bicycle. They meet by chance on a deserted road in Kansas, not...

Brewer discovers that Alaska is like nowhere else and finds himself unexpectedly in love with bush Alaska - the land, its people and their stories.   Although he’s a city boy and a lawyer, he learns to fly a ski plane so that he can...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide for the aspiring sportsman. This timeless handbook will appeal to modern sporting enthusiasts and collectors of antiquarian sporting literature, and is highly recommended for the sporting novice. Contents...