Active outdoor pursuits Books

Born in 1939, in Edmonton, Alberta, Larry Erickson loved the natural world, and it became his classroom. Mother Nature was his teacher. As soon as he could, Larry bought a trapline about 150 miles north of Fort St. James, BC, near Manson Creek in the...

Can you ever break free from the patterns of life? Are you really stuck with no choices? What would happen if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would you find a way to change your life, even if you didn't know how much time you had left?After...

This book reviews the science of multidirectional speed and translates this information into real-world application to provide a resource for practitioners to develop multidirectional speed with athletes.

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...

This is a handy pocket guide for the day hiker with easy-to-follow directions to the high country and peaks surrounding Telluride and beyond. Helpful maps are included at the beginning of each chapter. Many of the 110 hikes are illustrated with photos...

Beginning with prehumans running down prey, this book describes how ancient, medieval and modern runners have come to run ever faster. Writers of antiquity left few detailed accounts of running but in the early 1800s detailed accounts of running feats...

More Than One Way chronicles the eleven years and counting of an empty nester who, while not looking for something to do, was grabbed by the Appalachian Trail. The story begins with a short day hike and evolves into personal growth, life changing...

Do you struggle with working out regularly? Have you started an exercise routine only to be back to where you started in a couple of weeks? Then you're in good company. Kara had zero motivation for years. But she eventually flipped the switch and...

Trek logs and color photos of section hikes and short hikes along the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding trails, with a number of short hikes in southwest Virginia.1996 Virginia AT night hike in a snow storm1997 Flat-Peter Trail: Giles County...

Are you ready for an extreme outdoor adventure?In this book, Stephen W. Littlewood provides a reliable guide on safe trail running and hiking. You will learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies to be one step ahead of unforeseen circumstances...

Want to go camping with your family but have no idea where to start or what to do? This comprehensive guide is your ticket to unforgettable camping experiences, crafted specifically for new camping families eager to explore the great outdoors.With over...

Embark on a thrilling journey with Tristan Evergreen in "The Mountain Trail: A Hike into the Unknown." This gripping narrative takes readers to the majestic yet unforgiving terrain of Sikkim, Northeast India, where Tristan and his guide Bharat navigate...

Einen Überblick gewinnen - Grundlagen verstehen - Themenbezogen erlernenDieses Buch vermittelt grundlegendes Wissen für den Umgang mit den Outdoor-Uhren der fenix 6-Serie sowie der Multisport-Uhr Forerunner 945. Leicht verständlich verfasst, besonders...

Sie krallt sich mit aller Kraft an der Beifahrertür fest, um nicht wie ein Pingpong Ball hin- und hergeworfen zu werden. Der Weg zu dem Birkenwäldchen ist nicht weit, doch ihr kommt die Strecke durch den schlammigen Feldweg bergauf endlos vor. Auf ihrer...

Take a trip around The Scenic Loop that begins and ends in Fort Davis, Texas and imagine the history threading through the mountains. Cyclists and travelers have long enjoyed the meandering ride through Davis Mountains State Park and local ranches,...

Samuel is a huge Spanish Slug with a vision: to slime the full length of the El Camino from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella, and then, things still going well, on to Finisterre. Fully supported by his slau, Sally, he sets out with his...

Imagine having the brilliant journalist and prolific Christian author G.K. Chesterton as your daily jogging partner. This is precisely what Robert Moore-Jumonville did for over twelve years - he read LOTS of Chesterton's books and, during his daily...

This is the remarkable story of The Maindy Flyers, a cycling club in Cardiff which has nurtured a string of elite riders such as Elinor Barker, Luke Row, Owain Doull, and 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, and has produced more Olympic gold...

Discover. Explore. Inspire. On the fringes of England's largest national park, now a World Heritage Site, an alternative vision emerges. In late 2017, a walk around the boundary of the Lake District uncovers a hidden landscape consumed by ghosts of...

Exmoor Tales is a circular series of four books. You can start anywhere and read through them all or just dip into them from time to time for a flavour of life on Exmoor.Ellie Keepers began this collection of detailed journal entries as a gift for her...

Alfred Reynolds Downer was born at Shands Pen, May Pen, Clarendon a town in Jamaca , on January 23, 1873, and was baptised on June 1, 1873, by George William Downer, his uncle, then 'Island Curate' at St. Gabriel's, Four Paths, Clarendon. His...

A Great War period publication showing the value of marching as opposed to walking, and the benefits to civilians in posture, eliminating “shuffling” with regular and measured tread, and to co-ordinate movement. It is difficult to over...

This book isn't about achieving sub-3-hour marathons or maintaining a running streak for a decade. Instead, it's the narrative of an ordinary runner who laces up their shoes, steps out of the door, relishes the joy of running, but has also experienced...

A Comprehensive Handbook on Historic Army Canvas Tent Setup, Maintenance, and CareBuild your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Tents and Tent Pitching - FM 20-15 US Army War Department Field...

Journals of John Muir’s Great Adventures In The Alaskan Wilderness!This deluxe, unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of John Muir’s 1915 Travels In Alaska shares Muir’s travel journal as he quested across the Alaskan wilderness. Join the...

In May of 1984, the summer Olympic Games will return to America. Jeff Dillon prepares to run in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Buffalo, New York.  He will face the deepest field ever assembled.  It is the pinnacle of his professional...

Barbara and Henry walk through The Cotswolds in England staying at B&Bs. Join them on their travels.

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...

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...

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...

Defying Poverty with Bicycles lays out all the necessary steps for providing durable, affordable transportation bicycles and new careers to people who need them the most. It will give you the tools you need to create and manage a healthy, long-lasting...

The Paris-Roubaix bicycle race, nicknamed "The Hell of the North," is famous for sending riders over brutal cobblestone roads. Only the strong, brave and lucky survive the hours of bone-shaking racing without suffering some mishap or catastrophe. It is...

West central New Mexico offers some of the most diverse and fascinating landforms in the Southwest. Volcanic activity shaped the tortured landscape of El Malpais in the recent geologic past. The broad mass of Mount Taylor, an 11,389-foot volcano from...

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...

Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass...

Following the birth of their daughter, Jack McClure and his wife Alana had every intention of continuing their life of adventure. After an extensive hiking trip in the desert southwest, they found that having a baby with them was no excuse to stay home...

Get out of your head and live your life.  What began as a suicide note to a close circle of family and friends has been transformed into an unflinching account of the author's experience with suffering-both emotional and physical-and a snapshot of...

Idaho Twelvers is the ultimate resource for both beginner and experienced mountaineers looking to summit Idaho's 12,000ft peaks. From the exposed cliff edges on Borah Peak's Chicken Out Ridge, all the way to the steep scree fields on Lost River Peak's...

A true rider views overcoming any terrain on their steel steeds as an honor, dismounting only when it's absolutely necessary. Whenever locals told us, "You wouldn't make it," we pressed on. We found joy on frosty passes and in gloomy gorges. The...

Trails that are more or less traveled.In view of the fact that the borough of Jim Thorpe was named after an Olympic champion, it is fitting that the area is renowned for such physical outdoor activities as hiking, biking, and jogging in the surrounding...

Paul and Simon hardly know each other. In fact, Simon thinks Paul is a bit of a '*@&%'. So, they're both surprised when, after a few drinks in the pub one evening, they agree to take on Britain's most famous cycling challenge together - 900 miles...

Mountain walking in the Swiss Alps - breathtaking, dramatic scenery in a magical region, a network of mountain huts, rustic inns, spectacular lakes, glaciers, flower-filled meadows... super fun! Interested? Martin Block's enthusiasm for alpine...

When I was nine years old, I loved sport and was captivated by watching the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. I swore to myself that, one day, I would do that race and win it. That was in 1984. For the next twenty-eight years I continued to love...