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Rugged forested ranges, spectacular coastline, wild national parks, stunning alpine vistas - the central North Island region of New Zealand offers so much to the casual day walker. This user-friendly guide, containing almost 200 walks in all, is designed to encourage visitors and locals alike to...

Fully revised and expanded fifth edition of this popular, comprehensive guide to trekking in the Annapurna region. It contains all you need to know for planning a trekking holiday: getting to Nepal, guides to Kathmandu and Pokhara, with 38 route maps and 15 village plans covering the classic treks...

A complete guidebook to trekking in the Ladakh region, in north India. It gives detailed description of eight separate treks in multiple stages, and information on combinations and alternative routes. Ladakh is a remote, high-altitude environment where trekking is extremely challenging, but for adve...

The 30 fabulous walks range from three to nine miles and ideal for family rambles. They start in such delightful Peak District villages as Ashford-in-the-Water, Alstonefield and Youlgreave, most of which are accessible by public transport - so that you can leave the car at home and savour the prod...

Forget the boring "walk books" that take you down quiet streets where nothing happens. London Walks in Easy English knows where the busy, exciting places in the capital are, and makes sure you see London life with all its colour, tradition, food, views, art, beautiful buildings and, most importantly...

The tranquil borderland of the Marches, offers a varied landscape truncated by rivers meandering to lowland plains. Limestone to the west and north of the old red sandstone of the Hereford Plain has given rise to exceptionally attractive hilly country with delightful, narrow valleys. In these 40 wal...

From upland outlooks and secret valleys to rolling pastures and honey stone villages, nature and history weave together in the Cotswolds to create a landscape that is the epitome of rural England. In these 40 walks Dominic North unlocks the secrets of the Cotswolds, from the hills and lanes in the n...

Northumberland is England's most northern county, a magical place filled with ancient castles, golden sand beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland and friendly little Northumberland towns and villages. This much-awaited addition to the award-nominated series of easy walking guides is an affordable a...

Whether you are a beginner at camp cooking wondering how to create a menu and set up a kitchen in the woods, or a more experienced camper looking for some new techniques and recipe ideas, this book can help. The authors have been feeding groups of all sizes, on all kinds of outdoor trips for well ov...

Written by one of the best known navigation instructors in the UK this is the definitive and comprehensive 'how to navigate' textbook. It covers every aspect of mountain navigation; summer, winter and overseas, using traditional map and compass as well as devices such as GPS and digital software app...

The nine Great Walks of New Zealand venture through some of the most dazzling and diverse landscapes of one of the last true wildernesses left on earth. As a novice tramper, Gillian Orrell decided to undertake all nine walks solo in the space of a few months. 'New Boots in New Zealand' is her accoun...

Day One, and already she was lying in her journal. It was 1993, Suzanne Roberts had just finished college, and when her friend suggested they hike California's John Muir Trail, the adventure sounded like the perfect distraction from a difficult home life and thoughts about the future. But she never ...

This book covers everything you need to know about creating the perfect wood fire, indoors and out, including: the best woods to burn, how to split logs, how to store and season firewood, creating the perfect woodstore, how to lay and tend a fire, choosing wood for scent, cooking on an open fire, an...

In the revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people clim...

NEW IN PAPERBACK Winner! 2012 American Alpine Club Literary Prize (USA) Winner! 2011 Munday Award, Banff Mountain Festival (CANADA) Winner! 2011 Boardman Tasker Prize, Kendal Mountain Festival (UNITED KINGDOM) "Freedom Climbers"--the most honoured book of mountaineering literature published in Canad...

Dotting the county of Hertfordshire, this book has 25 circular walks suitable for families and tried out by the author's own children. The book includes questions to answer along the way. All the walks are under 5 miles in length and include exploring the Lee Valley Park and Roxford Grotto wood.

"The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges" profiles 50 of the world's most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides, climbs and other iconic endurance events from around the world. Breathtaking full-color photographs and insider commentary from top athletes will thrill endurance athletes, extreme ...

"Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking "is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals. In partnership with ...

Trek with the Bedouin and their camels and discover one of the most exciting new trekking destinations in the world. Egypt's Sinai peninsula is the small tooth of land between Africa and Asia, and the fabled Biblical setting of The Exodus. It's a region of high mountains and sweeping deserts, home t...

DUE TO CURRENT TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, WATCH FOR VOLUME 3 IN JUNE 2013!! With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern's bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been completely reformatted, revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author cont...

This book deals with wilderness, terrorism, surviving extreme situations: Land, Sea, and Air. What to do when disaster strikes: in the outdoors, the city and in the home; how to survive on land, water and in the air, in any climate and in harsh terrain. It offers practical advice, street know-how an...

The Pennine Way -- England's first continuous long-distance path for walkers -- stretches for 268 miles from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders along the length of the Pennines. Inaugurated in 1965, it has become one of the most popular long-distance footpaths in Britain. For those starting in the s...

With an informative and entertaining look at biking, jogging, camping, swimming, paddling, snow sports, hiking, fishing, climbing and more, award winning author Eugene Buchanan extends parents a helping hand in getting their kids outside and instilling in them a respect for their health and the envi...

In his new hiking and natural history guide, Tim Homan leads fellow hikers along a network of 34 trails and trail sections. This 100-mile network winds through the North Carolina high country (ten peaks over 6,000 feet) of two wildernessesShining Rock and Middle Prongand the Blue Ridge Parkway corri...

Prince George-based outdoors expert, Mike Nash, shares what he has learned about outdoor safety and survival during nearly thirty years of year-round treks into the rugged backcountry mountain ranges of western Canada. This dynamic and up-to-date handbook discusses ways to prepare for and deal with ...

With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern's bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been completely reformatted, revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of foot-traveller, be they n...

Completely re-edited, re-designed and containing with an impressive collection of archival photos and maps, this is a must-read for anyone interested in mountain literature. The book's position in the pantheon of outdoor writing as a "classic" is only further enhanced and supported by the passionate...

With this newly updated guide in hand visitors and locals can walk the streets of Chicago and discover why the town that brought us Michael Jordan, Al Capone, and Oprah is anything but a "Second City." Chicago's diverse neighborhoods represent a true melting pot of America--from Little Italy to Gree...

"While you can't take all of the unknowns out of hiking, trail master Mike Juskelis, veteran of more than 6,000 Mid-Atlantic miles, helps eliminate a lot of the guess work and nasty surprises that can ruin an outing or turn a budding outdoors enthusiast into a cowering coach potato. He does it by su...

The first book on tracking in a combat situation that includes suggestions for integrating visual tracking operations into existing military doctrine in addition to the boots-on-the-ground detail necessary for soldiers who perform those operations How to visually track an armed individual or group i...

More than 1,000 quotes from close to 600 sources in categories ranging from leadership to diversity and inclusion to environmental ethics to expedition planning 139 new quotes Easy to pack and carry Quotations from environmentalists, nature writers, athletes, and public figures as diverse as Mahatma...

A guide to 27 great day hikes and overnight backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont Includes elevation profiles, topographic maps, itineraries, and full descriptions of the sights and landmarks along the trail Directions and information on available park...

The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail is considered one of the world's premier trails. Accessible by hikers, equestrians, skiers and mountain bikers (for the non-wilderness portions), it winds completely around spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. The trail crosses th...

Colorado has 53 14ers, more than 600 13ers, and hundreds of other peaks that can be reached without special equipment or expertise. Numerous guides dryly catalog these trails, but "Best Summit Hikes in Colorado" stands out from them all. Author James Dziezynski has meticulously selected 80+ of the s...

180 miles of cliff top, beach and cove around the magnificent Welsh coast The Pembrokeshire Coast Path (Llwybr Arfordir Sir Benfro) is the 186-mile National Trail around Wales's magnificent southern headland. Winding around the coast from St Dogmaels to Amroth, it clings to soaring cliff tops, seeks...

The classic high-level walk from Irish Sea to North Sea Originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, the Coast-to-Coast Walk has steadily become one of Britain's most popular long-distance walks, and it is not hard to see why. Planned to seek out the most spectacular high ground across the...

A comprehensive and practical guide for families with all terrain pushchairs, wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Brecon Beacons. There are 30 graded routes tested and cosen for their five children. Incluses a range of high and low level walks, with lakes and mountains.Author BiographySimon and Rebe...

This is the only comprehensive guide dedicated to this one classic trail. All alternate routes are also described (unlike the more general mentions in books that include other trails as well). Hikers will learn about all the best hidden side trips, discover great planning tips, find out how best to ...

This guide presents top-class walking routes in Northern Ireland. From rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions, there is something for everyone. Every part of the region is covered, from the mountains of Mourne to...

The northwest of Ireland provides a diversity of walks, from the wild, untamed landscape of Donegal, with its mountains, sea-cliffs and glens, to the gentler hills, green valleys and picturesque escarpments of Sligo and Leitrim. This guidebook describes 30 walks of various grades in this fascinating...