Hiking Memoirs

From the internationally beloved YouTube adventurer and National Geographic TV host, a singular and fearless new travel memoir packed with inspiration for leading a more vibrant, wild, and authentic life. Are you living with a capital “L”? When was the last time you truly felt you were your...

After losing her job due to the coronavirus pandemic, a vet tech decides to confront the roots of her childhood traumas by hiking the Appalachian Trail. Pack Light follows a woman's journey changing the narrative of hiking while Black—because the great outdoors belongs to everyone.

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis unlocks the secret to maximizing perseverance--on and off the trail Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles...

“也许，我这辈子就算做成了这一件事也好。”正是他的执着和坚持铸就了不平凡的人生。他用十年走遍神州、史上首次徒步穿越罗布泊！……「也許，我這輩子就算做成了這一件事也好。」正是他的執著和堅持鑄就了不平凡的人生。他用十年走遍神州、史上首次徒步穿越羅布泊！

The bestselling author of No Shortcuts to the Top and K2 chronicles his three attempts to climb the world's tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak, Annapurna in the Himalaya, while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made -- or attempted – the ascent, and what...

Disillusioned with overly competitive organized sports and concerned about her lively daughter’s growing shyness, author Angie Abdou sets herself a challenge: to hike a peak a week over the summer holidays with Katie. They will bond in nature and discover the glories of outdoor activity. What could go wrong? Well, among other things, it turns out that Angie loves hiking but Katie doesn’t. Hilarious, poignant, and deeply felt, This One Wild Life explores parenting and marriage in a summer of unexpected outcomes and growth for both mother and daughter.

The unforgettable story of one woman who leaves behind her hardscrabble childhood in Alaska to travel the country via freight train—a beautiful memoir about forgiveness, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of nature, perfect for fans of Wild or Educated. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE...

Rekordhitze, Schlangen, Erdrutsche und Taifune halten Christine Thürmer in Japan, Taiwan und Südkorea ordentlich auf Trab. Auf ihren dreizehn Trails stößt sie auf buddhistische Tempel und Shinto-Schreine von einzigartiger Schönheit, verspeist eine Überdosis Kimchi, zupft Blutegel von ihren Beinen und erlebt das schwerste Erdbeben in Taiwan seit vierzig Jahren! Einfühlsam erzählt sie von der Wanderung in Japan entlang der vom Tsunami 2011 zerstörten Küste, spricht mit Überlebenden und läuft im Abstand von lediglich vier Kilometern um den havarierten Reaktor herum.

Ever wonder what it would be like to hike 2,174 miles from Georgia to Maine along the world’s longest continuously marked footpath? Join Marathon as he provides a humorous autobiographical account of a “real” walk in the woods. Anyone who enjoys travel or adventure will love Marathon’s story. This audiobook is required for any outdoor enthusiast and will certainly assist anyone wanting to plan an Appalachian Trail (AT) section or thru-hike. Live vicariously through this entertaining account, which is narrated by the author.

Stephanie White, from Charlotte NC, made up her mind to tackle the three individual 200-mile distance races known as the Triple Crown of 200’s. This includes the Bigfoot 205 mile race, Tahoe 200 mile race, and the Moab 240 mile race. While trying to figure out how to train for these races, she decided to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and learned so much about herself and life, in general, along the way.

Christian Beamish, a notable writer for The Surfer's Journal, has done what every guy since Huck Finn has dreamed of doing: making his own boat and sailing it to paradise, with adventures along the way. Christian Beamish, a former editor at The Surfer's Journal, envisioned a low-tech...

The unique career of choreographer Liz Lerman has taken her from theater stages to shipyards and from synagogues to science labs. In this wide-ranging collection of essays and articles, she reflects on her lifelong exploration of dance as a vehicle for human insight and understanding of the world around us.

Knocked off her feet after 20 years in public health nursing, Iris Graville quit her job and convinced her family to move to Stehekin, a remote mountain village in Washington State's North Cascades. She yearned for the quiet and respite of this community of 85 residents accessible only by boat, float plane, or hiking. Stehekin means the way through, and Hiking Naked chronicles Graville's journey through questions about work and calling. Ultimately, in the solitude bestowed by pines, firs, and mountain trails, she regained her spiritual footing and found her own way through.

New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off to the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it. “It’s a difficult thing, to separate legend from story from memory from...

A resonant and timely story about love, loss, and forging a path forward in the aftermath of grief. After tragedy upended the contours of her life, Lauren Kessler, an unflinching immersion journalist, felt compelled to move—to do something, to be somewhere else. So she set out alone on the...

One woman reclaims her sense of wonder by seeking out the globe’s most incredible natural phenomena Heartfelt and awe inspiring, Leigh Ann Henion’s Phenomenal is a moving tale of physical grandeur and emotional transformation, a journey around the world that ultimately explores the depths of...

Albert Bosch es un aventurero vital que no se conforma con soñar proyectos, sino que intenta siempre llevarlos a la práctica, para vivir así una vida intensa e interesante. Después de una larga trayectoria de aventuras, el 4 de enero de 2012 culminó la travesía integral de la Antártida, desde el mar hasta el Polo Sur geográfico.

A firsthand account of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in 2009. Starting in Georgia and continuing on foot nearly 2,200 miles to Maine, this is a collection of stories, adventures, and experiences from the Appalachian Trail. Anyone who has hiked or wishes to hike the AT will benefit from this easy and enjoyable listen.

Essayist. Preservationist. Mountain man. Inventor. John Muir may be California’s best-known icon. A literary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club and Yosemite National Park, Muir left his legacy on the landscape and on paper. But the celebrity of John Muir does not tell the whole story. In Essential Muir, for the first time, Muir's selected writings include those that show his ecological vision without ignoring his racism, providing a more complete portrait of the man.

Trotz Multipler Sklerose knapp 600 Kilometer zu Fuß auf dem Jakobsweg gehen? "Warum nicht", dachte sich Samira und brach auf. In ihrem Hörbuch nimmt sie ihre Leser auf ihre Reise mit. Diese führt nicht nur über die grünen Bergketten Nordspaniens, auf wellenumtoste Landzungen und durch verschlafene Dörfer, sondern vor allem auch zu sich selbst: Die Begegnungen mit anderen Menschen, der immer wieder kurz entmutigende Kampf mit den Symptomen der MS und das Überwinden dieser.