At the heart of "Born to Run" lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile r…
Funderar du på att börja springa, men har svårt att komma igång? Eller har du redan sprungit ett tag och vill ta din löpning till en ny nivå? Är du trött på intervaller och vill få idéer till nya löppass? Kanske är du nyfiken på vad som krävs för at…
”Men varför ska du springa i Iran?” undrar Evis.”Jag vill se om det är så farligt som människor tror”, säger jag.När Kristina är 31 år lockar en kompis med henne på ett lopp. Tidigare har hon knappt sprungit en meter, men hon…
The book behind the BAFTA award-winning film. Winner of the NCR Award for non-fiction and the Boardman Tasker award. Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing par…
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, the author began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport h…
"A classic in the literature of survival." --Newsweek On October 12, 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying a team of rugby players crashed in the remote, snow-peaked Andes Mountains. Ten weeks later, only 16 of the 45 passengers were found aliv…
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of crit…
THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE
This Village to Village Guide to the Camino de Santiago is a comprehensive guidebook to walking the Way of Saint James, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela (the Camino Frances), and also the Camino Finisterre to Muxia and Finister…
In this work, these two National Outdoor Leadership School instructors offer lots of tried-and-true tricks and useful tips drawn from years of experience. The material is easy to understand and accompanied by hundreds of entertaining illustrations b…
Villmarksmannen Lars Monsen har fått sin egen plass i den norske folkesjela, og millioner av nordmenn har fulgt hans ekstreme livsstil og eventyrlige ekspedisjoner gjennom TV-serier og bøker. I en personlig og åpenhjertig biografi, ført i pennen av…
The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America-majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you're going to take a hike, it's probably the place to go. And Bill Bryso…
With its mix of adventure narrative, survival science and practical advice, Deep Survival inspires readers on how to take control of stress, learn to assess risk and make better decisions under pressure.
THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING SURVIVAL EXPERT. From his time in 21 SAS, through to his extraordinary expeditions in the toughest corners of each of the seven continents, Bear has accumulated an astonishing wealth of survival k…
Are Kalvø vaks opp midt i eit postkort på Vestlandet. Likevel har han aldri blitt ein naturens mann. Han flytta til byen og såg seg aldri tilbake. Dette har aldri vore eit problem. Før no. For nokre år sidan begynte Kalvø å miste venner til naturen.…
On 8 June 1924, George Leigh Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine were last seen climbing towards the summit of Everest. In 1999, Conrad Anker found the body of Mallory on Mount Everest. This title assesses the clues provided by the body, its position,…
Hiking with Nietzsche is a tale of two philosophical journeys in the Swiss Alps: one made by John Kaag as an introspective teenager, the other seventeen years later in radically different circumstances - as a husband and father with his wife and sma…
Guidebook to the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara Y Alhama mountains in the Spanish region of Axarquia. The 24 day walks are accessible from the holiday towns of Nerja and Velez-Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Routes range from easy strolls to strenuous cli…
Offers an introduction to Alpine mountaineering. Suitable for those who are planning their first trip to the Alps, this book includes chapters such as: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Protecting Yo…
Covers un-roped bouldering and movement skills as well as various aspects of single and multi-pitch rock climbing, abseiling, problem solving, the climbing environment, the history and development of the sport, and more. This book includes chapters…
Touching My Father's Soul recounts Tenzing's son, Jamling Norgay's treacherous climb to the world's most forbidding summit.
Vintage Voyages: A world of journeys, from the tallest mountains to the depths of the mindTouching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp,…
Following the author's struggles on the mountain of Matterhorn, this book offers an account of the mountain's history, including the legendary first ascent in 1865, as well as a factual description of the symptoms and mechanisms of altitude sickness.
An English-language guide to one of Europe's finest long-distance paths.
This book offers useful tips and solid advice on how to evade capture and, if that fails, how to escape.
När Cheryl Strayed är tjugotvå år rasar hennes liv samman. Hennes mamma, som bara är drygt fyrtio år gammal, insjuknar oväntat i en agressiv cancer och avlider hastigt. Hennes ursprungsfamilj, brodern, styvfadern, splittras och tappar sakta men säke…
At the age of sixteen, Andy Cave followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps and became a miner - one of the last recruits into a dying world. Every day he would descend 3,000 feet into Grimethorpe pit. But at weekends Andy escaped from the…
Introduces 50 routes which include details of the cultural history and reveal culinary delights. This walking guide features a fact-file of the important information, a detailed walk description, a small map showing the line of the route and an easy…
Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Sven Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi, amongst others, add their not inconsiderable weight to the highest-profile symposium on football ever convened. Gianluca Vialli and Gabriele Marc…
Det beste rådet du noen gang vil få. Erling Kagge kan van skelig tenke seg noe viktigere enn å gå. I denne boka skriver han med utgangspunkt i sine egne erfaringer hva det å gå har betydd for ham selv og hva det kan bety for andre. Det er en nydelig…
The Costa Blanca has long been the best known Hot Rock winter sun venue for climbers. It has easy access, loads of quality accommodation, and an amazing amount of fantastic climbing on everything from roadside boulders to magnificent mountains. This…
Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland are two of the most famous works of mountaineering literature, written whilst the author was a prisoner of war. The adventures of W. H. Murray will inspire, encourage and salve the mind. Walking,…
Guidebook describing over 40 walks throughout Portugal. The mainly circular half-day and day routes cover most National and Nature Parks in Portugal including the country's highest peak in Serra da Estrela, as well as visiting traditional stone-buil…
Over 40 half and full-day walks along Andalucia's Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The guidebook features the best of the Subbetica range, nearly all walks falling within Natural Parks and Reserves, from Vejer to Tarifa on the Atlantic and from Es…
Tolv Måneder, fire årstider, en kontormann og hans ryggsekk. Da han var 12 år gammel, ville han bli en berømt ekspedisjonist, en hard og ordløs type, den første som satte sine føtter på en hvit flekk på kartet. 30 år senere innså Torbjørn Ekelund at…
Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker were at the forefront of Alpine and Himalayan climbing during the 1970s and early 1980s. Both were fine communicators and writers. This omnibus collects their books in which they describe some of the most dynamic climbs…
Top 100 Sports Books of All Time, Sports Illustrated "Those who have never seen the Himalayas, those who never care to risk an assault, will know when they finish this book that they have been a companion of greatness."-New York Times Book Review In…
Guidebook to Jura, Scarba, Islay and Colonsay in the Hebrides, describing 22 walks plus a 5-day 89km trek along Jura's remote west coast. The routes range from 6.5 to 25km and cover rough - and often pathless - terrain suitable for fit, competent wa…
Aberdeenshire has a stunning coastline with vast, spectacular sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages. Inland is fertile, peaceful farmland rising to the moors and finally the foothills of the Cairngorms. Its beating heart is the thriving cit…
First published in 1947, this fifth edition details the network of paths which criss-cross Scotland's hill country. With 344 routes, it suitable for walkers, cyclists, riders and runners wishing to explore the network of paths, old roads and rights…
Led by the reliably under-insightful Binder, a team of seven British men -- including Dr Prone (constantly ill), Jungle the route finder (constantly lost), Constant the diplomat (constantly arguing) -- and 3,000 Yogistani porters sets out to conquer…
Beyond the Mountain is the multi-award-winning title from Steve House - arguably the world's leading high-altitude climber. Winner of the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature in 2009.
This is the third edition of the UK's best selling guidebook - Eastern Grit. Once again the book has been expanded with more coverage of the main cliffs and the inclusion of many of the minor venues that were left out last time round.
Day Walks in the Yorkshire Dales by Bernard Newman features 20 circular routes between 6 and 11 miles in length. Each route features easy-to-follow directions and Ordnance Survey maps. Reprinted in 2019 with updated mapping and revisions.
