Outdoor Survival

In 2017, world-class ultrarunner Hillary Allen was at the top of her sport - and it felt like she was running on top of the world as she competed in Norway's Tromsø Skyrace. Allen was nearly halfway through the 50-kilometer race when she fell 150 feet off an exposed ridge, fracturing her back and breaking multiple ribs, both feet, and both of her lower arms. Beginning with the dramatic story of her accident and rescue, Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds recounts Allen's fight to return to the life she loves.

In When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild, Lilace Mellin Guignard draws from emblematic moments and relationships in her own life to explore issues of gender, recreation, and environmental conservation. Born into a suburban family, Guignard wanted to get up close and personal with iconic American landscapes, but social pressures and cautionary tales told her that these spaces were not meant for her as a woman. Refusing to stay indoors and “safe", Guignard drove cross-country with her dog, worked as a river guide, and set out to climb Mount Whitney.

Like most college students, all Callie Norton has worried about for weeks was passing this semester’s finals. After a night out celebrating, she and her friends wake up, sick with way more than the hangover of the century. All too soon, Callie realizes that this is not just a common cold she’s suffering from—and when she wakes up from a coma in a quarantine tent as the sole survivor, lack of food and water aren’t her only problems.

Discover the freedom of off-grid living—sustainably power your home and life, even if you've never stepped off the grid before! Are you drawn to the idea of cutting ties with traditional utilities, yet feel overwhelmed by where to start? Do you want to live a life more aligned with nature and sustainability, but doubt your skills or budget?Are you worried about the complexities and unpredictabilities of living off-grid, longing for an easy, practical guide?

Have you ever dreamed of embarking on epic outdoor adventures, where you’re the hero navigating the wild? Imagine mastering the skills to thrive in nature's playground—discovering hidden treasures, building shelters, and finding food in the wilderness. What if you could transform ordinary hikes into thrilling quests, all while learning essential survival skills? With "Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids," this dream can become a reality!

THE SECOND BOOK of a TERRIFIC MOUNTAIN MAN ADVENTURE SERIES from D. M. HAGGARD! "WESTWARD" When famed scout Kit Carson is wounded in an Apache ambush, it falls to Buck Jackson to take over the expedition they’ve been leading from Colorado to California. Buck and his companions face numerous perils and wonders along their sixteen-hundred-mile journey. Their encounters with First Nations people whose trust Buck must win in order to safely cross their lands is memorable. Once his trek is complete, Buck wants nothing more than to return to his mountain cabin in the Rockies, but when he ...

Modern fitness has lost the plot. In a world of padded machines, digital reps, and aesthetic obsession, the body has been severed from its original purpose: movement that matters. The Seven Pillars of Primal Fitness is not a workout guide. It's a manifesto for reclaiming the physical power, resilience, and capability you were designed for. Drawing from ancestral practices and brutally effective natural movement disciplines, this book lays out a comprehensive blueprint to rebuild your body into a functional machine. You’ll learn why your posture is failing, your joints are breaking down, ...

The Color of Everything is a thrilling tale of risk and adventure, written by a man who has done it all: he’s stood at the top of the world, climbed imposing mountain faces alone in the dark and become the only American to summit an 8,000-meter peak in winter. But it is also the story of a tumultuous life--a stirring, lyrical memoir that captures the profound musings of a brilliant and unquiet mind grappling with the meaning of success, the cost of fame, addiction, and whether it is possible to outrun your demons.

For countless fans of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, Brock Lesnar has long been known for his freakish athleticism, mind-blowing speed, and meteoric rise to the top. Yet despite the fame and fortune that have come with his enormous success, Brock has shunned the media, choosing instead to remain intensely private about his life and his accomplishments. Now, for the first time, he tells his remarkable story in his own words, describing the journey from his South Dakota farmboy roots to becoming the most popular pay-per-view attraction in the world.

FOURTH ADVENTURE IN THE 2nd EDITION OF CODY DAKOTA MOUNTAIN MAN SERIES BY D. M. HAGGARD! Cody returns to Colorado to find his cabin occupied by the Michaels family. Pioneers who moved into what they thought was an abandoned cabin. He doesn't have the heart to throw them out of his home, so he and David Michaels build a new cabin nearby for Cody to live in. Together, they face the hazards of life in the Rockies -- brutal winter storms, killing cold, marauding bears and the occasional outlaw. An assault by two rogue Ferguson brothers, leaves Cody with a small fortune in ill-gotten gains. ...

ANOTHER GREAT BOOK BY AUTHOR D. M. HAGGARD. THIS IS THE SIXTH IN THE MOUNTAIN MAN ADVENTURE SERIES AND IS A SECOND EDITION! Cody Dakota's lengthy journey into the turquoise lakes of Western Canadian Rockies is everything he hope for - but summer is waning and autumn is quickly bringing colder winter weather just around the bend. Cody plans on visiting an important person in his life, Jamie Sutter, daughter of John Sutter who discovered gold in California. Cheated by unscrupulous people of her rightful earnings from her father's claim, Cody teams up with Jamie to regain what belongs to her. ...

THE FOURTH BOOK of a TERRIFIC MOUNTAIN MAN ADVENTURE SERIES from D. M. HAGGARD! Soon after the Mountain Man Rendezvous, Buck accepts an invitation from the famous explorer, Jim Bridger, to travel with him to the Yellowstone River region, a place of miracles. Their trip through the territories of Wyoming and Montana is full of wonders as promised , but also brings the normal perils that a mountain man faces each day. A grizzly attack and violent snow storm threatens to trap them and their livestock in the mountains for the winter. Bridger and Cody part ways while Cody nurses his mule, Black ...

In an era where unpredictability is the only certainty, these essential guides are combined for those determined to be prepared for anything. This collection is not just about survival; it's about thriving in the face of the unknown.

For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild, and truly enjoy the experience. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide distills these teachings into the key takeaways campers and hikers need to know when they’re out in the woods. How to start a fire. Where to build your shelter. What to put in your pack. Dave’s advice is now right at your fingertips in the most accessible Bushcraft title to date.

Sue Tidwell lived in awe of Africa’s extraordinary wildlife. After years spent appreciating the animals in her imagination, the tenderhearted American hated the idea of joining her husband on a big game hunting safari. And getting attacked by blood-sucking tsetse flies the moment she stepped off the plane gave no hint of the mind-blowing change of perspective in her future. With her initial animosity turning into curiosity as they breathlessly tracked dangerous beasts, Sue formed a surprising bond with their young female government-assigned game scout.

The boys help out at a wilderness camp near Sequoia National Park, a day's drive south of the Sierras. The camp's main draw is a multi-day trek traversing woodlands, mountains, and desert during a team-based orientation competition that will take them to the edge of Death Valley. When Jake and Taylor's team counselor is badly hurt in a flash flood, they must galvanize the lost campers to find shelter, aid the injured counselor, and supplement their low supplies with what can be found around them.

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 ...

Nepali climber Nims Purja is the first man ever to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter "Death Zone" peaks. He did so in less than seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years.

Two Years Before the Mast is a book by the American author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., written after a two-year sea voyage starting in 1834 and published in 1840. While at Harvard College, Dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. Thinking it might help his sight, Dana, rather than going on a Grand Tour as most of his fellow classmates traditionally did (and unable to afford it anyway), and being something of a nonconformist, left Harvard to enlist as a common sailor.

Donny Dust is a US Marine Corps veteran who now owns and operates Colorado’s premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school. He’s amassed two decades worth of primitive living skills everywhere from the jungles of Asia to the mountains of North America. He’s appeared on reality TV series like History Channel’s Alone and hosted USA Channel’s Mud, Sweat & Beards. Now, Donny brings all he’s learned to Wild Wisdom.