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Crossing the Grand Canyon rim to rim is considered by many hikers and runners to be one of the greatest “bucket-list” achievements. Thousands make the pilgrimage each year to experience the joy of journeying across the Canyon's great expanse. Anyone who descends into the canyon should take time to learn about the history of the trails they use.

Bob Shepton is an ordained minister in the Church of England in his 70s, but spends most of his time sailing into the Arctic and making first ascents of inaccessible mountains. No tea parties for this vicar. Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on his family's rubber plantation in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot by the Japanese during the war, boarding school, the Royal Marines, and the church.

If you are planning on (or just thinking about) hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is for you. Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey. Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.

In June 2007, Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig, embarked on a 4,000-mile expedition from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands, traveling solely by human power. This is the story of their unprecedented trek along the northwestern edge of the Pacific Ocean-a year-long journey through some of the most rugged terrain in the world - and their encounters with rain, wind, blizzards, bears, and their own emotional and spiritual demons.

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.

Don't let age be a barrier to your love of hiking, or to trying it out for the first time. "50 Tips for Hikers Over 50" is your passport to a world of outdoor exploration, filled with inspiration, encouragement, and practical guidance. Whether you're seeking solitude in serene landscapes or the camaraderie of fellow hikers, this book is your go-to resource for an enriching and fulfilling hiking experience after 50. Lace up your boots, embrace the trail, and let the adventure begin!

The Last Great Hikes is a narrative journey across the world’s most storied footpaths, told with the immediacy of journals, letters, field notes, and eyewitness accounts. Oliver Greyson walks the listener from the medieval stones of the Camino de Santiago to the wind-carved dunes of Arabia’s Empty Quarter, from the green labyrinth of the Amazon to the thin air of the Himalayas. Along the Kokoda Track he follows soldiers and the Papuan stretcher bearers who carried them through mud and fever. In New Zealand’s Fiordland he traces the early guides who opened the Milford Track to wonder seekers.

Waterton Lakes National Park is a place "where the mountains meet the prairie," a unique juxtaposition of prairie flatlands and some of the most ancient mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Protecting 203 square miles in the southwest corner of Alberta, the park is bordered by British Columbia on the west, Montana to the south and to the north and east by forest and private lands.

Have you explored the beauty of the world around you? Are you ready to embark on a hiking journey through the Americas but aren't sure where to start? Hiking the Americas Made Simple is your stress-free guide to a new adventure! Whether you are a thru-hiker, day-hiker, or overnight camper, this book simplifies hiking, making it accessible for anyone ready to explore the great outdoors! Discover more than a physical challenge and get to know yourself in a brand new way.

Trailblaze: Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking Adventures and Hidden Paths is your all-in-one companion to the wild. Whether you're stepping onto a trail for the first time or gearing up for your next epic thru-hike, this guide has everything you need to hike smarter, deeper, and with more purpose. Packed with practical tips, inspiring insights, and real-world wisdom, Trailblaze goes beyond gear lists and trail maps.

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.

The Timberline Trail is an iconic hiking trail circumnavigating Mount Hood in Northern Oregon. Packed with incredible scenery, the journey cuts through gorgeous forests, across volcanic terrain, through glacier-carved canyons, along alpine meadows, and under thundering waterfalls while providing unprecedented views of Mount Hood and the surrounding Cascade Range volcanic peaks. This is the story of a four-day backpacking trip on the Timberline—the day-to-day experience, the highs and the lows, and the awe-inspiring beauty.

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, obesity, and being overweight. I lived a busy life, and I didn't have a lot of money. Taking the time to follow a strict diet and exercise routine or paying out a lot of money for a gym membership or personal training was out of the question. That was 12 years ago. Fast forward to the present, I now am an experienced long-distance hiker. I have traveled and hiked in over 17 countries. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure.

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

Wandern ist nicht nur Freizeitvergnügen, sondern blanke Notwendigkeit – in seiner Unverzichtbarkeit höchstens mit Essen, Schlafen und Atmen vergleichbar. In Wigald Bonings persönlicher Weltsicht ist der Mensch in erster Linie ein gehendes Wesen, Ohrensessel genießt er am liebsten nach ausführlichem Langgang. In "Der Fußgänger" geht er alle Varianten durch: Vom ziellosen Flanieren und Arbeitswegen mit Aktentasche über burschikose Torkeleien, Stechschritt und Gehumpel bis zum von Ehrgeiz durchwalkten Grenzgang durch Fels und Firn.

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.

Este libro practico analiza la importancia de la preparacion para desastres cuando se trata de emergencias. Explica las diferentes medidas que puede tomar para manejar situaciones que requieren una respuesta rapida. Mas importante aun, destaca los pasos importantes que puede tomar para adquirir habilidades de supervivencia que estan listas para aplicar en una variedad de situaciones de alto riesgo o que amenazan la vida.

This guide brings you the most detailed information you will find on hiking trails on these islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes to quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family. Walking times for each hike are given along with descriptions of the routes. Points of interest are highlighted and include plant and animal life you might see.

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.

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.