Outdoor Adventure

The definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of Into the Wild. Read by the author. Also, hear a Fresh Air interview with Krakauer conducted shortly after his ordeal.

A collection of stories depicting outdoor activities from various locations and perspectives.

Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure: From mountain biking in the Bolivian Andes to pitching a tent, mid-blizzard, on Denali, she has never been a stranger to the exhilaration the outdoors can hold. Yet through it all, she has long wondered, why aren't women, like men, encouraged to keep adventuring into old age? Tough Broad is her quest to understand not just how to live a dynamic life in a changing body, but why we must.

One last job. But Balum didn't want it. He was done being a US Deputy Marshal; done with the stress, the responsibility, and tired of getting shot at. All he wanted was to spend his money on gambling, whiskey, and women. He most certainly has no desire to grant Cafferty's final request. Babysitting a bunch of Eastern dandies across the plains to Oregon held no allure whatsoever. But when Balum finds out who is leading the expedition, and the fate of its members, he reconsiders. At least that's the reason he tells himself. It doesn't hurt that amongst the settlers are two of the most ...

Have you been yearning to master the use of your Baofeng radio, but can't seem to get the hang of it? Are you an outdoor enthusiast baffled by relentless bouts of inaccessible, faulty communication while in the wilderness? Or perhaps you're a prepper who comprehends the importance of reliable communication in any emergency scenario, but can't seem to unravel the intricacies of your Baofeng device? You aren't alone! In fact, a notable number of Baofeng owners grapple with setting up and optimizing their radio for maximum performance with minimal fuss. But it doesn't have to be that way ...

Preface by National Geographic Explorer-in-residence Meave Leakey. 120 colour & b/w photos. 6.6″ x 9.5″ A Who’s Who of 120 contemporary adventurers—with names like Survivorman Les Stroud, Robert Ballard, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Sea Hunter Jim Delgado, Bertrand Piccard, the Trieste's Don Walsh, Lucy discoverer Don Johanson, seven summits pioneer Pat Morrow, National Geographic Explorer-in-residence Wade Davis and Sir Chris Bonington—recall in their own words that indelible Aha! Moment they experienced in their youths that raised the sails on their lives’ exciting courses. But what ...

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.

A friend's life is in danger. She has overheard an incriminating conversation between her boss, the mayor, and a Las Vegas "businessman." A casino is in the works for Durango. If what she heard gets out, it could destroy their plans. It's decided that she is a problem and must be eliminated. Jack and Rudy help her escape to a place they know very well, the mountainous wilderness area north of town. The enforcers are out of their element and Jack and Rudy have the upper hand, or so they think.

FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2011, THIS IS A RE-ISSUE FROM THE AUTHOR The Last Mountain is a thriller that tells the story of how ambition and selfishness can lead to disaster. Mel lives for climbing. He's an outdoorsman through and through. He's also lazy, and selfish and lives off his long-suffering girlfriend, Fi. Fi wants to move on. She decides to give Mel a last send-off, a trek through the Himalayas, somewhere where he's always wanted to go. And there the pair of them get the chance of a lifetime. One that will test their morals and physical and mental abilities to their absolute limits - and ...

Survive the unexpected. Statistically, you're more likely to die from a vending machine than a shark. But, Rob Nelson knows many shark survivors. His college girlfriend was attacked by a crocodile and his roommate, a grizzly bear. His wife was sucked by a wave down a blowhole, he was left stranded at sea after a storm sank his sailboat, and the list goes on and on. To Rob, these "improbable" altercations are "random acts of nature," and he's learned how to survive them.

Want to master wilderness medicine and be prepared for any outdoor emergency? Are you an outdoor enthusiast seeking adventure? Have you considered the dangers you might face? What would you do if an accident happens and you're hours away from help? Conventional first aid only partially applies in the wild. Wilderness first aid requires unique skills and knowledge. You're not alone, and help is here.

In The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical adviser.

Twelve-year-old Isaiah Rawlings wished for only one thing this summer, a camping trip outside of Kentucky. I’m so tired of camping in my backyard, he groaned. Isaiah pleads with his parents to reconsider their usual summer trip to dusty old museums and big cities.

#1 - “A DEADLY TRAIL” IS BOOK ONE IN THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE DUSTY MCCOY ADVENTURE SERIES BY D. M. HAGGARD.Back in the days before refrigeration, moving beef cattle from Texas ranches to the stockyards of Dodge City and Wichita, Kansas was no easy task. It was hundreds of slow, hot, dusty and boring miles punctuated by moments of stark terror – from rustlers, storms, or stampedes. It took a special breed of cowboy to get this job done. Dusty McCoy fits the bill. He is nineteen, with dark eyes that turn pitch-black when he’s angry – and you don’t want to make Dusty angry! He’s a ...

Dive into the captivating realm of "Wilderness Journaling," a riveting eBook that guides you on an immersive journey into the heart of nature. It beckons you to unleash your inner explorer and, armed with a pen and journal, document your most memorable wildlife experiences. Whether you are a seasoned naturalist or a novice just venturing outdoors, the eBook unfolds to meet you at your comfort level and guide you further into the wilderness. The immersive chapters of this eBook are brilliantly designed to blend knowledge and creativity. They lead you to explore the fundamentals of wilderness...

In this first-hand account of a decade spent in the outdoors in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, we are taken on a tour of life inside the United States Forest Service when, as a first year seasonal, a young man who has spent his life in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri is transported to the Cascades. Follow him as he learns his way around the rugged terrain of the big timber country. From personal narrative of his initial experiences to gripping accounts of encounters with wild weather, wild fire and wildlife, the author takes you on a journey into the backcountry. Read about being ...

Kyle Miller dreams of nothing more than marrying his high school sweetheart, Rachel, once she finishes college. His dream of a perfect life with her is shattered when her boss at her new restaurant job sinks his claws into her and unleashes sweet Rachel's inner slut. They hardly hide their lustful games and when Kyle confronts them, her boss teaches him a lesson in cuckoldry he won't soon forget. Torn between his love for his fiancée and his dignity as a man, Kyle is forced to choose between losing everything or accepting his new role as lowly cuck.

Binoculars, camera, action! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks for wildlife spotting and nature photography, including recognizing animal signs, essential gear, and wildlife dos and don'ts.

Praised by Bear Grylls, Levison Wood has been called "the toughest man on TV" ( The Times UK). Now, following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison recounts the beauty and danger he found along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan, the Line of Control between Pakistan and India, the disputed territories of Kashmir, and the earthquake-ravaged lands of Nepal. Over the course of six months, Wood and his trusted guides trekked 1,700 grueling miles across the roof of the world.

At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel headed out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read "Walking to Listen". He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn't know how. So he decided to take a cross-country quest for guidance, one where everyone he met would be his guide. In the year that followed, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside: fear, loneliness, doubt.