Outdoor Hiking

On my 23rd birthday, my father gave me an envelope which I figured would be a gift certificate for something outdoors. But to my surprise, it was an airline ticket to Atlanta! My confusion turned into huge excitement when he said, "We are going to hike the Appalachian Trail in less than 50 days. Get ready son." At first, I thought I should just write this book like a journal of what we did. But then my father suggested that I should write it like a guidebook that can help anyone from a beginner to an advanced hiker.

Travelling a thousand miles and across three billion years, Christopher Somerville (walking correspondent of The Times and author of Coast, The January Man and Ships of Heaven) sets out to interrogate the land beneath our feet, and how it has affected every aspect of human history from farming to house construction, the Industrial Revolution to the current climate crisis. In his thousand-mile journey, Somerville follows the story of Britain's unique geology, travelling from the three-billion-year-old rocks of the Isle of Lewis, to the furthest corner of Essex.

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it. David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task: navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth. Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.

Seit sie als Kind "Shrek" gesehen hat, träumt Lotta Lubkoll von einem Esel, mit dem sie auf Wanderschaft gehen kann. Als ihr Vater an Krebs erkrankt und kurz darauf stirbt, wird ihr klar, dass man solche Träume nicht aufschieben sollte. Nach Monaten der Vorbereitung wandert sie also von München aus immer Richtung Süden - gemeinsam mit ihrem Esel Jonny. 80 Tage, 600 Kilometer durch die Alpen und viele Abenteuer später erreichen die beiden die Adriaküste.

John Burns takes you on a journey of more than 40 years from the hills of Britain to adventures in the Rocky Mountains of the US and Canada. His love for the Scottish Highlands and his intimate knowledge of their wild glens and distant peaks means that this book will resonate with anyone whose heart lies in Scotland.

Allein über die Alpen. Mit Zelt und Gaskocher im Gepäck wandert die junge Schweizerin Christina Ragettli auf der herausfordernden roten Via Alpina vier Monate lang durch sechs Länder. Auf 2363 Kilometern erlebt sie einige verrückte Geschichten und Abenteuer, die sie zum Teil an ihre Grenzen bringen. Doch trotz Schmerzen, Kälte, tagelangem Regen und scheinbar unüberwindbaren Hindernissen setzt sie einfach jeden Tag einen Fuss vor den anderen, und ihre Erlebnisse auf der Via Alpina werden zu Lebenslektionen.

Die Lieblingstouren der meistgewanderten Frau der Welt. "Welchen Weg können Sie mir denn empfehlen?" Diese Frage wird Wanderexpertin und Bestsellerautorin Christine Thürmer nach über 60.000 Kilometern zu Fuß wirklich immer und überall gestellt. Eine allgemeingültige Antwort zu finden ist schwer, denn Menschen sind verschieden.

Tatry to góry, które dla wielu są pasją, a nawet miłością. Ale potrafią też być okrutne i zabójczo niebezpieczne.

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.

From stunning views atop the Great Smoky Mountains to the depths of the largest known cave system in the world, the national parks of the Southern states have something for everyone. From swamp lands in South Carolina to the tallest mountain peak east of the Mississippi in North Carolina, the Southern US offers some wonderful national treasures with something for everyone.

Join author Tim Hauserman on his solo journeys through the Sierra Nevada and the forests of Minnesota. Hauserman shares his experiences hiking by himself through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States. Along the way, he confronts his conflicting desires to be alone in the wilderness, then facing profound loneliness and fear once he is there. In a single instant, he goes from enjoying a shimmering mountain lake to being petrified by the sound of a bear crunching through sticks right next to his tent.

¿Tienes amigos que no se cansan de hacer senderismo? ¿Has ido a dar un bonito y sencillo paseo por la naturaleza, te hace sentir de maravilla y te preguntas la razón? ¿Acaso la naturaleza puede calmarte y despertar tus sentidos? El baño de bosque no es tomar un baño en medio del bosque; es el acto de permitir que tus sentidos se bañen en las sensaciones de las zonas boscosas que hemos llegado a conocer y amar. El baño de bosque es una forma natural y probada de ayudar a aliviar el estrés y reducir los efectos adversos que puede causar una vida agitada.

Oggi le montagne d'Italia e del mondo - le Dolomiti e il Monte Bianco, l'Everest e il K2, il Kilimanjaro e il Gran Sasso - sono soprattutto spazi di divertimento e avventura. Ma i sentieri, le pareti di roccia e di ghiaccio, le piste da sci e le vette sono solo una parte del quadro. Per millenni, in ogni angolo della terra, le montagne sono state territori di duro lavoro quotidiano, fonte di paura e luoghi eletti a culto, scenario di sfide che hanno messo alla prova le umane possibilità, oltre che teatro di guerra.

Why would a middle-aged businessman who had never even spent the night outdoors, attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? Bill Walker, a former commodities trader in Chicago and London, and an avid walker, had developed a virtual obsession to hike this historic 2,175 mile footpath in one hiking season. In the spring of 2005 he set off from his home state of Georgia, hoping to make it to Mount Katahdin in northern Maine before the arrival of winter.

Walking Toward Peace shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a process called "ecotherapy", spending time in nature to promote healing and mental health, they have found new tools to deal with issues that have resulted from combat experiences: survivor's guilt, nightmares, lack of trust, depression, hypervigilance, thoughts of suicide, and lack of purpose.

This time our intrepid explorer hikes the breathtaking 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. A stunning and dramatic landscape of soaring rocky clifftops and sprawling white sands. Join him as he encounters a plethora of amazing wildlife from peregrine falcons to razorbills, from seals to wild ponies. Not to mention the dashed impressive bracing vistas and stormy seas, of course.

The Sonoran Desert is one of the most unique and diverse places you'll ever visit. It plays host to more plant life than any other desert in the world, and is home to over 246 bird species and more than 120 mammals.

Recounting Oregon's history from the first people 14,300 years ago to World War II, Sullivan tells the stories behind 56 of Oregon's most interesting historic sites. Come, follow Lewis and Clark's trail across Tillamook Head, trace Oregon Trail pioneers over the Cascades, and ride with Chief Joseph on his tragic retreat through Hells Canyon. Relive the stories behind gold mines, fire lookouts, and lighthouses.

Take a Hike! is the story of one man's journey on the 2,167 mile long Appalachian Trail. Tim Hewitt, whose trail name was Paddler, talks about trip planning and preparation and shares with you his daily journal for his six month adventure. He is joined on the trip by his 13-year-old son David for five weeks in the summer. David's journal and perspective are also included. This book is not intended to be an all-inclusive planning guide for your Appalachian Trail thru-hike, but it does contain information that the author believes will help you succeed in your own adventure.

Hvad handler det om, når mænd - lige før gæsterne kommer - begynder at rydde op i garagen eller klippe hæk i baghaven? Hvorfor køber mænd kun det, som står på indkøbssedlen, når nu enhver kvinde ved, det er bare det man skal have, men så er der jo også alt det andet. Hjernen har en stor del af ansvaret for de mange forskelle, der er på mænd og kvinder, men det er en "drilsk" affære, som kan drive både mænd og kvinder til vanvid.