Outdoor pursuits

Wanderlust (Paperback)

A History of Walking

Arguing that walking as history means walking for pleasure, for political, aesthetic, and social meaning, this book homes in on the walkers whose everyday acts have shaped our culture, from the peripa...
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Through the Italian Alps (Paperback)

The GTA - The Grande Traversata Delle Alpi

Guidebook to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (The GTA) taking walkers across the western Italian Alps in a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance trek. The GTA traverses the Liguri...
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Everest (Spiralryg)

Summit of the World

At 8848m (29,028 ft) Mount Everest has the world's highest summit. Trying to reach it means facing extreme conditions and the utmost physical demands. The author explains how to plan and prepare, and ...
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Trekking and Climbing in the Andes (Paperback)

A guidebook, covering 26 treks and 18 climbing peaks, suitable for experienced climbers and first-time trekkers visiting the Andes. It provides information on travel, techniques and equipment. It feat...
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50 Hikes in Colorado (Paperback)

The Front Range, the Central Mountains, the San Juans and the Western Canyons

This all-new guide to hiking Colorado's trails includes descriptions of the Eastern Plains, the Front Range, the Northern and Central Mountains, the San Luis Valley, the Southern and Southwestern Moun...
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50 Hikes in Central Florida (Paperback)

Hikes, Walks and Backpacks in the Heart of the Peninsula

The 50 hikes in this new guide to the heart of the Florida peninsula range from one to 43 miles in length. Each hike description includes a topographic map, mile-by-mile directions, and information on...
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Kauai Trails (Paperback)

Walks, Strolls and Treks on the Garden Island

Ill.M....
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The Walker's Pocket Companion (Hardback)

What would you do it you were charged by an elephant? What's the history behind Kendal mint cake? How do you pack a rucksack? Why did England's greatest essayist like to walk alone? Which soap charact...
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Long Distance Hiking (Paperback)

Lessons from the Appalachian Trail

Intended for those considering a long-distance trek, this is a guide to long-distance backpacking. It offers responses to questions, such as: which brand of backpack do most long distance hikers prefe...
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Walking in the Alps (Paperback)

A Comprehensive Guide to Walking and Trekking Throughout the Alps

Second edition of this classic Kev Reynolds guidebook on walking and trekking in the Alps. Suggests many thousands of possible routes, and covers the range from the Maritime Alps of southern France to...
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