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Human nature, in its most raw and desperate form, is to survive; at any cost. What we did to ourselves, and to each other, in order to stay alive out in the dark and cold depths of the forest shocked and shamed us to our very cores. The out-of-control events changed us. Forever. For now we know how high the cost of surviving can be, and that we were willing to pay the price; even if it meant someone else did not survive as a consequence. Three women,...
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Winner of the Coveted 2011 National Indie Excellence Book ward!What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of "Quitting is not an option" be a blessing or a curse?Travel with "Windtalker" and "Mom," as they wrestle with their personal weaknesses and capitalize on...
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Hello I'm Peter Scott author & videographer, I combine eBooks with videography to provide some cool visuals that'll help plan your summit to Mt. Whitney. The tips we've included in this book will make your trip a pleasant one. I created this book, forgive the expression "with a beginners mind" I've included a complete plan of: Food, equipment, clothes durations & maps and much more. The plan is to summit in 4 days to acclimate to the elevations and...
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En 1937, les célèbres alpinistes britanniques Eric Shipton et Bill Tilman se lancent dans l'exploration d'une vaste région inconnue de l'Himalaya. Accompagnés de cartographes et de quelques Sherpas, ils sillonnent pendant des mois vallées et glaciers autour du K2, la seconde plus haute montagne au monde.
Cette expédition fut leur plus fameuse aventure. Elle a marqué les annales de l'alpinisme en Himalaya, ouvrant la voie à des générations...
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Lonely Planet's New Zealand is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hit the slopes in Queenstown, experience Maori culture, and explore the Bay of Islands; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best...
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The Adventurer's Guide to Living a Happy Life is a no-nonsense, straightforward collection of tips that will guide you forward on your journey to a happy life. Leave it to Powder Matt, coach, executive, family man, lover of life, and outdoor adventurer to provide simple tips that you can easily use to enhance your own life. Distilled from his own vast knowledge and experience, from heart-pounding adventures to walking in his local park to preparing...
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La gastronomía no había sido hasta ahora un reclamo para empezar a andar. No obstante, las regiones por las que discurre el Camino de Santiago francés tienen una identidad gastronómica y cultural extraordinaria. Estas páginas tienen el objetivo de descubrirnos esa parte desconocida del Camino. Encontraremos en ella los productos gastronómicos más destacados a cada paso, desde los Pirineos hasta Santiago de Compostela y Finisterre, tanto los...
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El Valle de Benasque - la Vall de Benás - reúne las más altas montañas del Pirineo, los macizos de la Maladeta, Llardana o Perdiguero que han subyugado a los viajeros a lo largo de los tiempos. Impresionantes vertientes que reflejan los numerosos lagos que descansan bajo cada circo glaciar, creando paisajes de una belleza que corta el aliento. A sus pies, prados de montaña, bosques, ríos, aguas que bajan en cascadas que multiplican las vistas...
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VOLUME 2, chapters 6-13: Every year in the Blue Mountains, up to 400 visitors get lost or need rescuing, with many spending an unexpected night in the bush. Most incidents happen in the same locations, within a few kilometres of civilisation. Readers will not only enjoy some gripping adventures, but also learn how to enjoy their trip in the Blue Mountains to the maximum. The over 620 episodes cover from the 1860s to the present day. Most people survived,...
10) O Fn i Fynwy
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Wales boasts three National Trails and is the only country in Europe to have a dedicated footpath around its entire coastline, i.e. the 870-mile (1,400 km) Wales Coast Path.What Wales didn't have until now was a long-distance walk which linked its two traditional 'ends' – a route which would capture people's imagination and direct hikers through the most stunning landscapes Wales has to offer.O Fn i Fynwy fills that gap, by providing a long-distance...
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The Via Algarviana ('Algarve Way') is a fully waymarked, long-distance trail across southern Portugal's Algarve region, from the Spanish border in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. This guide describes the complete route from Alcoutim to Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St Vincent), as well as an alternative finish to the walk via Aljezur and the Rota Vicentina – another long-distance trail exploring Portugal's windswept Atlantic coast.The 300km...
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Wales is a country famed for its castles.These magnificent stone fortresses are rivalled only by the stunning landscapes in which they stand.Monmouthshire is one of the most densely castled areas of Wales and formed the core of the ancient kingdom of Gwent, the first Welsh kingdom to be conquered by the Normans in the 11th century.Many of the early motte and bailey castles built by the Normans have vanished over the centuries; of the later stone castles,...
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La ruta más antigua y concurrida del Viejo Continente es el Camino de Santiago de Compostela, que comenzó con el rey de Asturias Alfonso II, el Casto, quien realizó su primer recorrido desde Oviedo a Iria Flavia en el año 813 para conocer el sepulcro recién descubierto del apóstol Santiago. Desde entonces, innumerables peregrinos de todo el mundo han viajado por muchos caminos que terminan en la catedral de Santiago, donde se encuentran los...
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Chronicles of a time and places where people were free, wild and unfettered by the need to conform, comply, and copycat. Being an original and tapping into some unlimited stores of energy and enthusiasm offered truly unbelievable opportunities and gusto. The likelihood of failure or absolute embarrasment was constant, but never a detterent, or concern, and we lived to trip the light fantastic. The pilolts check list was a handy guide; Don't get injured...
15) Plateau Jumping
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There's nothing wrong with times of slow growth - "Plateaus," as we call them - as long as you use them wisely.
In Plateau Jumping, Shawn D. Smith masterfully intertwines tales of rugged adventures with indispensable wisdom on personal development and change. From the sunlit peaks of the Pacific Crest Trail to the ancient paths of the Camino de Santiago, you'll embark on a transformative journey through the landscapes of life.
With Shawn...
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales off Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other...
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[2024]
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"Peaceful waterfalls, dramatic mountain vistas, bountiful nature preserves, and, of course, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park-there's no better place to hit the trails than the Asheville area. This diverse geographical region offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. Travel through history at Mount Pisgah via Buck Spring Lodge. Take in the scenery at Big Firescald Knob. Bring the kids to Bearwallow Mountain....
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