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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A globe-spanning adventure through history, philosophy, science, nature and travel writing to discover how trails – from the miniscule to the massive – help us understand the world around us. From the dawn of animal life to the digital era and on every scale of...

Our minds are conditioned to create chaos. They often convince us to quit long before we reach our goals. Unless we can gain awareness and interrupt these "chaos" scripts early, they will consume our thoughts and drive us towards decisions we will regret. This book will give you the ability to open your awareness, apply several tools to calm the chaos, and increase the momentum towards your goals.

The Appalachian Trail, a thin ribbon of wilderness running through the densely populated eastern United States, offers a refuge from modern society and a place apart from human ideas and institutions. But as environmental historian - and thru-hiker - Sarah Mittlefehldt argues, the trail is also a conduit for community engagement and a model for public-private cooperation and environmental stewardship. In Tangled Roots, Mittlefehldt tells the story of the trail’s creation.

Only in Nepal will you trek through different landscapes before you reach snowcapped mountains. You can see wildlife ranging from monkeys to snow leopards. You’ll meet and bond with like-minded people who made the journey with you through the mountains. You might even become friends with your guide. If you’re seriously thinking about trekking through the mountains of Nepal, then this quick guide is exactly what you need. 

Venice, with its mesmerizing system of narrow streets, bridges and canals, offers one of the most perfect walking environments in the world. Nearly 100,000 foreigners flock to the city each day, yet most never get beyond the bustling Piazza San Marco. Now, with Venicewalks Audio Guide, you can put on your earphones, keep your eyes on some of the most extraordinary art and architecture in existence, and listen while the history is explained and the scandal is revealed.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure - so you can explore the back country with confidence. Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness.

In the winter of 1959, a group of nine young and experienced hikers embarked on a journey into the Ural Mountains of Russia. Although they had previously undertaken cold-weather trips, this particular expedition would tragically be their last. During their trek, the hikers encountered something unexpected in the supposedly desolate region, resulting in the demise of the entire group. The exact events of that fateful night remain unknown, but the incident has since become one of the world's most perplexing mysteries.

Buckle up and get ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey inside All In Adventure Stories. With heart-racing accounts of his past 25 years of pushing the limits of adventure in his hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the iconic Grand Teton National Park, and across the globe, Tim Walther...

Renowned hikers Katie "Salty" Gerber and Heather "Anish" Anderson take what they've learned both on the trail and through teaching their online classes to a new level: preparing long-distance hikers for all the challenges—physical, emotional, and mental—they may encounter while on the trail for weeks or months. This comprehensive guide sets backpackers up for success with detailed information about everything from the basics of gear selection, navigation, safety, and trip planning to nutritional and physical preparation and body resiliency to how to readjust after returning home.

Embark on an unforgettable journey in Walk 12 Months 12 Journeys 1200, a poignant and inspiring travel memoir that chronicles a year of walking pilgrimages across the globe. Trading certainty for step-by-step discovery, Carol and her husband Karl wander through Portugal’s sunbaked villages, California’s misty coastlines, Croatia’s ancient paths, and beyond—each place offering its own rhythm, beauty, and unexpected wisdom. In this personal narrative, discover the highs and lows of their travels, the unexpected challenges, and the moments of pure joy and connection.

The continued musings of a hapless wanderer. Younger than Bill Bryson, smaller than Levison Wood, and hairier than Julia Bradbury. In his latest adventure, our bumbling yet affable narrator walks the 100 miles of the stunning and dramatic West Highland Way. Join him on a memorable hike that...

Er du bidt af caminovandring, eller drømmer du om at gå langt? Vidste du, at Via Podiensis er Frankrigs mest populære caminorute? Her kan de fleste være med. Den erfarne pilgrimsvandrer Hanne Hjardemaal tager dig med etape for etape på den 750 kilometer lange fodrejse fra Le Puy-en-Velay...

Coming from a working-class background, Paul Besley knew the worst and best of life in a Yorkshire steel town. He had always been drawn to the solitude of the hills, but that life nearly ended when a fall while hillwalking left him critically injured and alone in the mountains of the Lake District. Paul was found and brought to safety by a mountain rescue team. This was the trigger for him to transform his life, first by joining his local team, then by finding Scout, his very own Border collie puppy, and training him to become a mountain rescue search dog. 

Ontsnap naar de rauwe wildernis met waargebeurde outdoor avonturen over overleven, veerkracht en onverwacht gevaar. Of je nu thuis ontspant na een lange werkdag of zelf een avondwandeling maakt, de sfeervolle en rustgevende vertelstem trekt je direct mee in bloedstollende situaties ver van de...

Enfrente o perigo real e a beleza implacável da natureza selvagem através de relatos viscerais de caça e sobrevivência. Ideal para ouvir em viagens de carro ou para escapar do estresse urbano, esta narrativa imersiva transporta sua mente para o coração de montanhas isoladas. Sinta o cheiro...

واجه قسوة الطبيعة الخلابة ومخاطر البرية المجهولة عبر قصص نجاة حقيقية تحبس الأنفاس حول نار المخيم. استعد لأجواء مشحونة بالترقب والتوتر بينما تستمع لتجارب واقعية...

Have you ever felt totally out of place at a trailhead? Intimidated by "mountain athletes" decked out in $500 jackets? Maybe you've desperately wanted to start day hiking to clear your head, but the sheer amount of confusing gear and elitist attitudes made you feel like you just don't belong in the outdoors. You are not alone in thinking the outdoor industry has overcomplicated something as natural and simple as walking in the dirt.

Maîtrisez l'art de l'improvisation en pleine nature avec ce guide de randonnée qui libère de la sur-planification. Évadez-vous mentalement dès votre trajet quotidien en découvrant une approche du voyage où l'organisation logistique sert de tremplin à la spontanéité. Fini le stress des...

Vivez l'intensité de la nature sauvage à travers des récits d'aventure bruts sublimant la survie et l'observation. Loin des mythes romancés, cette écoute vous plonge au cœur de l'action, là où chaque pas et chaque décision forgent le véritable esprit du plein air. Que vous cherchiez...

Tausche starre To-do-Listen gegen achtsame Naturerlebnisse und befreie deinen Wanderurlaub aus dem Planungsstress. Höre dich beim täglichen Pendeln in eine entspannte Reisestimmung, die dir die Sorge vor dem Unvorhersehbaren nimmt. Vereine feste Sicherheitsrahmen spielerisch mit grenzenloser...