Active outdoor pursuits Books

Pete Buckley trades in the campervan for a pair of boots and a half price train ticket and sets off through Switzerland to journey from the Eiger to the Matterhorn.

"Schultz in 'The Dreadful River Cave,' has presented another of his inimitable Indian stories. Having been adopted by the Blackfoot tribe and lived among them for years, he is well qualified to write." Oakland Tribune, Jan. 16, 1921"The story of Black...

""Dumb Bell Exercises"" is a fitness guidebook written by Gustav Herrman Bojus and originally published in 1912. The book contains a comprehensive collection of exercises that can be performed using dumbbells, a type of weight commonly used in strength...

What's Left When There's Nothing Left?If you've ever asked yourself this profound question in the crucible of an ultramarathon, then Runhundred speaks directly to you. It is precisely what Chris Zehetleitner contemplates, when everything starts...

Winner of the Indie National Excellence Award for Nonfiction Category and the Book Excellence Awards for Adventure Non-Fiction.Foreword Indies Honorable Mention and Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite.Christine discovered long distance...

Once Upon a Time is written in Persian/Farsi language. The book is a memoir about two long-distance bicycle trips vacillating between time and space. In early 1970's, when 22 years of age, the idealist author accompanied by his good friend, Reza, leaves...

There are many paths that make up "The Camino de Santiago de Compostela". Each of them has its own charm and peculiarity. They also offer the pilgrim freedom, space, beauty, knowledge, adventure, and the opportunity to find oneself. Perhaps that is why...

""Yachting Round The West Of England"" is a fascinating book written by Alfred Guy K. L'Estrange in 1865. This book is a detailed account of his yachting journey around the West of England, covering the coasts of Devon and Cornwall. The author was an...

The Sportsman's Vocal Cabinet is a book written by Charles Armiger and published in 1830. This book is a collection of songs and poems related to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities that were popular during the 19th century. The book is...

Sketches of Incidents and Adventures in the Life of Thomas Elworth, The American Pedestrian is a memoir written by Thomas Elworth himself in 1844. The book narrates the life of Elworth, who was a famous pedestrian in the 19th century. Elworth was known...

Das Buch ""Finsteraarhornfahrt"" von Abraham Roth wurde im Jahr 1863 ver������ffentlicht und beschreibt eine Bergtour auf das Finsteraarhorn, den h������chsten Gipfel der Berner Alpen. Der Autor schildert darin seine eigenen Erfahrungen und Erlebnisse...

Wie starte ich am Einfachsten mit Airsoft? Was gilt es zu bedenken?Womit muss ich rechnen?Dieser Leitfaden hilft beim Einstieg in ein faszinierendes und erfüllendes Hobby abseits des Mainstream!

Unsere vollkommen überarbeitete 5. Auflage enthält jetzt bereits 150 verlockende Ziele auf 232 SeitenWenn Sie einmal Lust auf Wandern außerhalb der bekannten und oft sehr überlaufenen Standardgebiete haben, dann probieren Sie es doch einfach einmal mit...

Embarquez vers l'inconnu pour une grande aventure en vélo de la France au Vietnam sur plus de 16 000 kilomètres ! Thibault et Khanh Nguyen ont pris la décision la plus folle de leur vie : celle de passer leur lune de miel sur les routes du...

Swimhiking in Britain and Europe describes routes from Scotland to Cyprus. The introduction explains how a swimhike combines swimming and hiking in one continuous journey, and gives instructions on how to make your own swimsac.  Once equipped,...

Have you ever wondered if you could eat the mushrooms you see on your hike?Do you ever wish you could live off the land a bit more? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to forage for your own food? If you answered yes to any of these...

Modern challenges have left many of us wondering what on earth we would do if everything came to a crashing halt.When food supplies run dry, and grocery stores sell out, how do you feed your family? What if a natural disaster struck and you had to...

Modern challenges have left many of us wondering what on earth we would do if everything came to a crashing halt.When food supplies run dry, and grocery stores sell out, how do you feed your family? What if a natural disaster struck and you had to...

This Prepper Log Book is the perfect notebook for preppers and survivalists. Track and record grocery lists, food supplies, gun and ammo inventory, gardening and preservation methods, as well as equipment maintenance.  This book includes a bug out...

<h2>Embrace the past and make it your future: discover what made our ancestors such great survivalists.</h2> <p>Are you attracted to the idea of <b>simple living</b> where you have no distractions, no demands on your time,...

Walk with Duncan and Chris as they take two journeys along the great Pennine footpath, forty years apart. Has the Way changed over four decades? Have they changed? Over the many days and miles they describe and photograph all that is glorious about the...

..une île au Japon, où les vélos, la nourriture et l'amour se mélangent dans une grande aventure.Un professeur-poète à la retraite et une jeune médecin-chanteuse de jazz parcourent l'île japonaise de Shikoku à vélo. Leurs pérégrinations les unissent...

A Classic Handbook for Signaling and Secret Communications at a Distance in the OutdoorsThis unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Elbert Wells' Outdoor Signalling is a classic handbook on sending signals over distance in the outdoors and coded...

An artist walks across North America with a group of environmental activists, taking photos, raising ecological consciousness, learning the land first-hand. For each week of the nine-month walk, his friend, a poet, researches each upcoming leg of the...

"Make and Do the Woodcraft Way" is a fantastic vintage guide to woodcraft and outdoors. The term woodcraft - or woodlore - refers to skills and expertise relating to living and surviving in the woods-such as hunting, fishing, and camping. This volume...

This is a fantastic vintage guide to exploring, with chapters on required equipment, preparation, navigation, history and notable explorers, and much more. "Exploring" is highly recommended those with an interest in the subject, and it is not to be...

"Knott Book" is an easy-to-follow, illustrated guide to tying a variety of knots that are commonly used at sea. With step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume will have you tying knots like a proficient sailor in no time at all, and it...

Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or...

Ann had racked her brains to find some way of putting back into the larger community the kindly support and generosity of her small Tzaneen, South Africa, community. They had made it possible for her to participate in the 5,000m and 10,000m running...

Physical Education is a book written by Archibald Maclaren and was originally published in 1895. The book is dedicated to the subject of physical education and covers various aspects of it, including gymnastics, athletics, swimming, and fencing. The...

""Some Birds and Mammals Which Destroy Fish and Game"" is a book written by Benjamin Harry Warren and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide that explores the various birds and mammals that are known to destroy fish and game. It provides...

""A To Z Of Pigeons And Bantams"" is a book written by Frank W. DeLancey and first published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the different breeds of pigeons and bantams, providing detailed descriptions of each breed's appearance,...

""A List Of English Clubs In All Parts Of The World For 1907, Fifteenth Year (1907)"" is a reference book compiled by E. C. Austen Leigh. This book provides a comprehensive list of English clubs that existed in various parts of the world in the year 1907...

Einen Überblick gewinnen - Grundlagen verstehen - Themenbezogen erlernen / Aus der Sicht des Anwenders- auch für die "Forerunner 955" und "Enduro 2" Uhren anwendbar -Dieses Buch vermittelt grundlegendes Wissen, leicht verständlich verfasst und besonders...

Immer wieder an einem anderen Ort aufwachen. Neue Städte, Landschaften und Menschen kennenlernen. Unbekannte Länder erkunden. Viel Zeit draußen in der Natur verbringen. Die Freiheit genießen, sich dorthin zu stellen, wo es einem gefällt. Das macht das...

Unveränderter Nachdruck der Ausgabe Braunschweig, 1926. Mit 16 Nachbildungen alter Brockenbilder sowie Illustrationen von Professor A. Rettelbusch-Magdeburg. Das Standardwerk über den Brocken im Harz.

Das Buch erzählt die Geschichte eines Sportlers, der schließlich zum Laufen kam und darin seine Erfüllung fand: "Laufen ist ein Teil meines Lebens geworden. Es ist Ansporn, Meditation, Erlebnisquelle, Ausgleich." Es erzählt von der Befreiung des...

Rad- und Wandertouren über mehrere Tage, mit und ohne Gepäck, können sehr entspannend und unterhaltsam sein. Man muss kein Profi sein, um mit dem Rad oder auf Schusters Rappen Land und Leute kennenzulernen. Lange Touren teilen, oder auch nur Teile...

Es erwartet Sie ein Buch, das sich in 8 Kapiteln mit den wichtigsten Themen des Wanderns beschäftigt.Für Anfänger wird im ersten Kapitel ein Einstieg ohne kräftezehrende Muskelanspannung nachvollziehbar erklärt.Am Ende jeden Kapitels gibt es eine...