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The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves. For much of his adult life...

In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the lucrative salmon and fur trade. Beginning at the age of 20, he detailed the life of a trapper in his journal and recorded his adventures through treacherous terrain, encounters with dangerous wildlife, and confrontations with the Rockies natives of the Rockies. Osbourne would remain there for the next nine years. Journal of a Trapper is his remarkable account as he developed into an experienced trapper and a seasoned mountain man of the Rockies.

THIS GRIPPING AND TRIUMPHANT MEMOIR FOLLOWS A LIVING LEGEND OF EXTREME MOUNTAINEERING AS HE MAKES HIS ASSAULT ON HISTORY, ONE 8,000-METER SUMMIT AT A TIME. For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing’s holy grail: to stand atop the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of...

A wild ride to the dark side of Americana, The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist's "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, Curse features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph Steadman duo became known and loved. This curious book, considered an oddity among Hunter's oeuvre, was long out of print, prompting collectors to search high and low for an original copy.

Meet Chris Stewart, the eternal optimist. A man who flies to Spain, sees a peasant farm on the wrong side of the river and, with scarcely a second thought, hands over a cash deposit. And then finds he has acquired not just the farm, but the farmer, too, who has no intention of leaving. Not to mention the lack of running water, electricity or even a bridge.

On 8 August 1914, five days after the outbreak of World War One, the Endurance, a wooden-hulled, coal-fired icebreaker, set sail for the South Pole, in a bid to complete the first-ever trans-Antarctic expedition, which would cross the continent from the Weddell Sea to Scott's base at Cape Evans, via the Pole. However, despite the best planning, the ship succumbs to the ice floes of the Weddell Sea, and is subjected to months of uncontrollable drifting before its crew makes a scramble for Elephant Island, where they battle constant cold and starvation.

The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums BC. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.

Have you ever been at a point in your life where technically there’s nothing wrong, exactly… yet somehow things aren’t quite right? The drumbeat of discontent starts getting imperceptibly louder and louder until one day you just can’t ignore it any longer… That was me, a few years back. My solution? To completely walk out of my life into the unknown…Part of that unknown was a life-changing road trip through Spain in a campervan, on my own.

Dot Dot Dot is the continuing conversation around art in the built environment. Episodes explore art, culture, placemaking, and more with a range of reputable art and business leaders. Tune in to learn how an original art experience can boost your business and make a positive social impact. Episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts! NINE dot ARTS is an award-winning art consulting and creative placemaking firm that specializes in transforming ordinary spaces into one-of-a-kind art experiences. Learn more at www.NINEdotARTS.com and connect with us at LetsTalk@NINEdotARTS.com.

From Pitch to Puget Sound is a limited-run podcast built for the 2026 soccer summer in the Seattle region—made for visitors, locals, and anyone who wants to experience the season like a true Pacific Northwest fan. Hosted by Kyle (soccer + history) and Emily (civic clarity + practical planning), each episode blends two things: what you need to know to enjoy match season from Snohomish County—and the real Washington soccer story, with a special focus on the people, places, and moments that shaped the game close to home. From where to stay and how to get around, to supporter culture, watch ...

Thinking Disney is a podcast where I think out the Disney World questions so you can better decide.

Stopped for a While - has stories from the odd, the quirky and just downright funny visitors to The Peaceful Place. Travellers, by the nature of the name, travel. When they get here, to the Peaceful Place, they realise that they could "Stop for a while" These travellers have yarns to tell, and their stories are here, just without the cool drinks, and maybe a little poetic license.

Welcome to my 1st episode of EXPAT CHAT and it's with my gorgeous Dubai neighbour & friend, Yas. We have a good natter about making new friends in Dubai , touch on a bit of 'real life' parenting and how moving overseas can impact your relationship! For more EXPAT CHAT please follow me on IG @sarahs_dubai_diary ENJOY !

The Just Go Project is a podcast that inspires you to live elsewhere. Through short, honest conversations with people who have chosen to build their lives in other cities and countries, the show explores what it really takes to move abroad.From visas and practical challenges to work, business, and lifestyle choices, each episode answers simple but essential questions: why here, how did it happen, and what should you know before making the move? Whether you’re curious, planning, or already on the road, The Just Go Project is here to give you the clarity and confidence to just go.

BAHN 5 ist der neue Golf-Podcast. Wir stellen euch die schönsten Golfplätze vor - und sprechen über unser Lieblingshobby Golf. Wir sind Björn Menzel und Pierre Gehmlich - Golf-Starter und Podcast-Profis. Wir machen uns auf den Weg zu den schönsten Golfplätzen, spielen (mindestens) Bahn 5, testen den Platz und treffen dabei Golfverrückte. Wenn wir bei euch oder eurem Club auch einmal vorbeikommen sollen, meldet euch bei uns. Wir freuen uns über jeden Tipp.

Welcome to Beyond The Brochure, the brand-new podcast from Galaxi.This is where we skip the sales pitch and dive straight into the real stories — the insights, experiences, and conversations with the people who know their product best.If you love discovering destinations, hotels, and everything travel through honest, human conversations, you’re absolutely in the right place.If you know Galaxi from our webinars, our roadshows, or maybe even one of the many giveaways we run for travel professionals just like you, then you might already know us!And if not… welcome to the fun.Let’s go ...

Dis & Hers is a Disney podcast where real conversations from the Disney community meet honest opinions. This show is not about ride strategies, Lightning Lane tutorials, or park basics. Instead, Eric and Lauren focus on the culture around Disney - what fans are debating online, what’s trending on Reddit, TikTok, and X, and the questions people keep asking but rarely get straight answers to. Using real-time online conversations, search behavior, and firsthand experience, Dis & Hers explores the bigger picture behind Disney decisions and fan reactions - sometimes agreeing, sometimes ...

🌼2tanter1husvagn – podden med härlig självdistans, resor, skratt och campingtips.❤️ Husvagnsliv med humor, hjärta och härliga samtal.Följ med oss genom landet – ett stopp i taget. 😄Bulan – Sveriges rundaste superhjälte! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A captivating new book from Wade Davis--award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade--that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and future Travelers often become...