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Author: Christine Reed
Publisher:
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9781734841800
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlone in Wonderland is a story about backpacking. But it's also a story about: independence, love, grief, freedom, adventure, family, chosen family, challenging societal norms, safety, feminism, trauma, overcoming, letting go, letting in, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance.
Author: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2019-03-26
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1452167672
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
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Publisher: UNM Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780826343291
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA memoir recounts the author's travels to Arizona, Nebraska, Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, the Sea of Cortez, Zuni Pueblo, Brazil, and a vision quest along New Mexico's Mimbres River; while describing her lobbying for wilderness in the midst of the troubled relationship between government and environmental sanctuaries, and tracing her own development as a poet and person.
Author: David Emblidge
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780811726696
DOWNLOAD EBOOK27 hikes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Complete with elevation profiles, topo maps, itineraries.
Author: Adrienne Hall
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHiking 2,159 miles from Georgia to Maine was not my idea...I was not a lost youth searching for an identity. I was not retired and looking for a new way to spend my time. I was not sorting through death or divorce. I was not recently fired from a job. The truth is, my boyfriend asked me on a date. So begins the story of one young woman's journey along the legendary Appalachian Trail. What starts as a date turns into the experience of a lifetime as Adrienne Hall faces blinding snowstorms, flooded rivers, and seemingly endless mountaintops. Yet despite the physical and mental hardships, she finds her commitment to her hiking companion and the AT experience growing with every mile. When she emerges from her trip - a million footsteps, countless candy bars, and one engagement proposal later - Adrienne has lived an adventure that few will ever know. Written with warmth, insight, and a keen sense of observation, A Journey North is a personal story about discovering what it means to hike the amazing corridor of wilderness that is the Appalachian Trail. (6 x 9 1/4, 224 pages, case bound)
Author: Tami Asars
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2012-07-24
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1594856559
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
Author: Laura Waters
Publisher: Affirm Press
Published: 2019-08-27
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 1925972399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat would move you to ditch your life and take off into the wild for six months? For Melbourne woman Laura Waters, it took the implosion of a toxic relationship and a crippling bout of anxiety. Armed with a compass, a paper map and as much food as she could carry, she set out to walk the untamed landscapes of New Zealand’s Te Araroa track, 3000 kilometres of raw, wild, mountainous trail winding from the top of the North Island to the frosty tip of the South Island. But when her walking partner dropped out on the first day, she was faced with a choice: abandon the journey and retreat to the safety of home, or throw caution to the wind and continue on – alone. She chose to walk on. For six months, she battled not only treacherous mountain ridges and river crossings, but also the demons of self-doubt and anxiety, and the shadow of an emotionally abusive relationship. At the end of Te Araroa (‘the long pathway’, as it is translated from Maori) it was the hardearned insights into mental health, emotional wellbeing and fulfilling relationships – with others as well as with herself – that were Laura’s greatest accomplishments. She emerged ‘rewilded’, and it transformed her life.
Author: Bob Klann
Publisher: Bob Klann
Published: 2023-11-10
Total Pages: 65
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStep aside, group trekkers! The lone wolves are taking the trail. If the idea of solo hiking has ever tickled your fancy, or if you’ve just had enough of Tom from work stealing your trail mix, this guide is about to become your new wilderness bestie. Ah, solo hiking. It's where serene introspection meets grit, and where Mother Nature serves up lessons with a side of "did I just hear a bear or was that my stomach?" This guide? Think of it as your trusty manual to navigate the beautiful chaos of it all. A trail veteran or a rookie, there's a nugget (or a boulder) of wisdom in here for you. Begin with your wardrobe (and no, flannel isn’t the only option). Dive deep into the world of gear. Ever considered that your backpack could be akin to a mobile man-cave? Or that your boots, when chosen right, could feel like foot-hugging clouds even on the rockiest terrains? Discover how to layer like a pro. Because while we appreciate a rugged look, no one's impressed by hypothermia. Speaking of gear, this book has a whole section dedicated to it. No more overpacking till you're mistaken for a mule. This guide ensures you're equipped without feeling like you're lugging around your entire garage. Solo doesn’t mean “solo meals,” by the way. Unearth the secrets of dining alone and find out why chocolate isn’t just for dessert. Or breakfast. Or lunch. Return from the wild, and no amount of fancy restaurant meals will beat the sheer joy of post-hike food delivery. Trust us. Hey gents, ever heard of the pee funnel? Well, there’s a chapter dedicated just for the lovely trail goddesses, but who's to say you won’t find it intriguing? Chronicle your escapades, and we're not just talking about the “I conquered this peak” selfies. Learn the ancient art of campfire storytelling. Just you, the whispering trees, and perhaps a captivated squirrel or two. Find your tribe of fellow lone rangers to swap stories and experiences. Spoiler: they’re out there, cherishing their solitude and the mutual disdain for unsolicited trail “tips.” By the end, you won’t just have memories of the trail, but tales fit for legends. (P.S. Every mysterious rustling isn’t a bear, sometimes it’s just Tom from work trying solo hiking.) So, whether you're looking to temporarily escape society, prove a point, or simply find out if trees are really the best listeners, this guide has your back. Ready to flex those calves, grow that beard (or not), and take on nature like the solo champ you were born to be? Let’s hit the trail, one introspectively step at a time. Adventure awaits, and it looks darn good on you!
Author: Ben Montgomery
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 2014-04-01
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1613747217
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, having survived a rattlesnake strike, two hurricanes, and a run-in with gangsters from Harlem, she stood atop Maine's Mount Katahdin. There she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it." Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times. Gatewood became a hiking celebrity and appeared on TV and in the pages of Sports Illustrated. The public attention she brought to the little-known footpath was unprecedented. Her vocal criticism of the lousy, difficult stretches led to bolstered maintenance, and very likely saved the trail from extinction. Author Ben Montgomery was given unprecedented access to Gatewood's own diaries, trail journals, and correspondence, and interviewed surviving family members and those she met along her hike, all to answer the question so many asked: Why did she do it? The story of Grandma Gatewood will inspire readers of all ages by illustrating the full power of human spirit and determination. Even those who know of Gatewood don't know the full story—a story of triumph from pain, rebellion from brutality, hope from suffering.
Author: Danielle Williams
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Published: 2023-03-21
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 0762479337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
