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1) The hike
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Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.
"The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours. This spirited...
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Get the Summary of Mike Glover's Prepared in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Prepared" by Mike Glover is a comprehensive guide on building resilience and readiness for unexpected disasters. It delves into the physiological and psychological aspects of stress responses, such as the fight-or-flight and freeze reactions, and how they can be harnessed through exposure and training to improve survival odds. Glover uses...
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Get the Summary of Dave Canterbury's Bushcraft 101 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Bushcraft 101" by Dave Canterbury is a comprehensive guide to wilderness survival, emphasizing the importance of the Five Cs of Survivability: cutting tools, cover elements, combustion devices, containers, and cordages. These essentials, along with suitable clothing and knowledge of the natural environment, are crucial for maintaining...
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Recollections of grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents, mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad characters encountered on an AT thru-hike. J. R. Tate is a retired Marine Corps officer who has hiked the Appalachian Trail three times since 1990. He lives with his wife Judith and their dog Katahdin in Woodlawn, Tennessee.
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The Moray Way consists of all or part of three previously existing routes: the Moray Coast Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way. Together they cover a huge and varied range of landscapes.This book is the ideal guide to much of what this beautiful and richly historical part of Scotland has to offer. The largest town, Forres, is an ancient royal burgh. Between it and the next biggest town of Lossiemouth lie the coastal villages of Findhorn, Burghead...
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"Embark on unforgettable family adventures with 'The Family Hiker's Handbook: Essential Gear and Tips for Exploring the Outdoors Together.' This comprehensive guide is tailored for families seeking the joys of outdoor exploration, providing essential insights into gear selection, safety measures, and practical tips for a seamless hiking experience. From trail selection and navigation to packing smart and engaging kids in the wonders of nature, this...
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"This is a book about ten women who, over the past three hundred years have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. In a series of intimate, incisive portraits, Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter--who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England--to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed....
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"The winter hike is meant to bring their nature group together. Emily, the sister who never lets her hearing loss hold her back. Lauren, the sister who always feels a step behind. Morna, who doesn't get on with Lauren. Ben, whose feelings for Emily border on obsession. Dan, the quiet newcomer to the group. Kai, who isn't just on the hike to enjoy wildlife. And Alec, the one who knows all their secrets. As the sun sets, a gunshot rings out on the nature...
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This comprehensive survival guide from the experts at Outdoor Life features essential tips and information for any outdoor adventure.
Whether you're planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, The Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered.
Prepare and Plan
From fishing weekends...
10) The Deeside Way
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The Deeside Way is a long-distance path running for 66km (41 miles) from Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, to Ballater in Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park. Mainly following the course of old Royal Deeside Railway line, it is suitable for cyclists as well as walkers. There is much to be seen along the Way of scenic beauty, historical interest and thriving wildlife. There are fascinating links to the Romans, to Queen Victoria and Balmoral...
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El Camino de Santiago se emprende por motivaciones culturales, deportivas o religiosas. Pero al final del viaje el peregrino descubre que todas ellas acaban mezclándose entre sí, y que un viaje a pie de casi 700 kilómetros se convierte en una de las grandes travesías de la vida, en la que además se descubren algunos de los rincones más desconocidos de la Península Ibérica. Esta guía lleva de la mano al peregrino por el Camino francés y proporciona...
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"Aurora De La Torre, or Ora to her friends, knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a place that was once home and is now full of bittersweet memories of her late mother, isn't going to be easy. But after breaking up with her longtime, famous musician boyfriend, hiding out in a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. And checking out her landlord who lives across the driveway might cure it, too. Only Tobias...
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This is a book about stories – old stories of people and place, and of the more-than-human world.
A vivid account of a journey through the Scottish Highlands, The Bone Cave follows a series of folktales and myths to the places in which they're set. Travelling mostly on foot, and camping along the way amid some of Scotland's most beautiful and rugged landscapes, Dougie Strang encounters a depth of meaning to the tales he tracks – one that offers...
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Experience the grandeur and beauty of Northern California's nature preserves and national parks with this informative hiking guide.
Take a hike and discover Northern California's breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for fifty easy to moderate hikes, Hooked on Hiking: Northern California is your ultimate guide to exploring the rich and diverse natural landscapes of this breathtaking region.
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This is the perfect book for those who love to explore the seashore but also love walking through forests and seaside meadows. Whether discovering inviting stretches of sandy beach, hiking along rugged cliffs or strolling through quiet estuaries, visitors to these trails will usually be far away from the crowds who chose to drive directly to the more popular, touristy beaches.
Each of the walks in this book is accompanied by a colourful, easy-to-follow...
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Sweat with Jean and her partner Chris as they explore Spain's 500 mile Camino route to Santiago de Compostela, walking in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims. See the sights, meet the fellow travelers and savor the food, all the while enjoying Jean's insightful and humorous account.
Jean Goulden has published two creative non-fiction books, Hiking England's Coast to Coast Way and the earlier version of this book, known as Blisters and Blessings....
18) Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits - A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Atop New H
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Find hope and healing in this powerful memoir of a woman who rebuilt her life in the White Mountains.Newly liberated after ending her toxic 25-year marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains. She set a goal to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot and higher peaks. With every upward stride, Magoon cautiously rebuilt her life.But less than a year...
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What happens when you don't want the same things that everyone around you seems to want? How lonely is a life lived off the traditional path?
In August 2021, after years of grieving a divorce, living in a tiny van, and grappling with pandemic isolation, former hiker Nicole Antoinette set out to walk all 491 miles of the Colorado Trail.
It had been more than two years since her last long-distance hike at that point, and she had no idea if she could...
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Bill Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. In over three thousand miles of walking, he has recorded experiences and impressions that will delight readers of all ages. Whether exploring some of the most remote sections of the Smokies, angling for trout, meeting mountain folk, or marveling at the flora and fauna around him, Bill has a gift for heartfelt storytelling and a wealth of knowledge...
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