Over 100K copies sold The official navigation textbook used in outdoor education courses by thousands of students Map and compass skills remain the foundation for traveling safely in the wilderness This new third edition is a major and complete up…
*The text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue technique…
"Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson and a cooking lesson. . . . Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor."--The New York Times Book Review Steven Rinella grew up in Twin Lake, Michiga…
Fire can fascinate, inspire, capture the imagination and bring families and communities together. The ability to accurately and quickly light a fire is one of the most important skills anyone setting off on a wilderness adventure could possess. This…
Here is the official manual from the US military on treating burns, field dressings. Whether you are US Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or Marines-or just want the best possible advice on field medical care, this book is for you!Military surgeons…
This historical guide, originally written in 1945, includes information on making fires, canoeing, using axes and knives, and crafting shelters from hand-gathered materials. Readers also learn about clothing, gear, and useful plants. This book also…
The Book of Outdoor Knots is a meticulously illustrated handbook that describes 70 of the most common knots for the outdoors, showing in clear, step-by-step line drawings each phase of the properly tied knot. Perhaps most important, the book explain…
THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE The SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be p…
The complete guide to an exciting sport From hardcore cyclists to those wanting to get involved in this cool pursuit, mountain biking is exploding in popularity and represents an ideal and exciting way to get outdoors. The Mountain Bike Skills Manua…
Out on the Land is an absorbing exploration of, and tribute to, the circumpolar Boreal forest of the North: its landscape, its people, their cultures and skills, the wilderness that embodies it, and its immense beauty. The book is vast in scope and…
Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury!In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using…
The early climbing years of Britain's greatest living mountaineer, from his schooldays to his ascent of the Eiger in 1962.
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen."--Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical SocietyNew chapters on judgment and decision-making and mental healthFirst-aid topics--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocatio…
Over the last two decades Outdoor Studies has emerged as an innovative and vibrant field of study. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive appraisal of established and cutting-edge research methods as applied to Outdoor Studies.Covering qual…
Following the seasonal migratory journey of rock climbers across the stunning and diverse landscapes of North America, this gorgeous photographic monograph will transport readers into a different world. The reader is invited to follow one cycle of c…
Bestselling author Bear Grylls is best known for his seven seasons on National Geographic's Man vs. Wild, his current NBC TV series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and his adventures climbing ice cliffs, running through forest fires, and parachuting…
The essential manual on how to find your way anywhere in any situation.
This complete handbook of the survival skills practiced by military and outdoor professionals addresses every scenario and every environment from the subzero arctic landscape to the scorching tropics. In clear and practical terms, the book explains…
Climbing: Knots features instructional knot-making information for the novice climber. Pocket-size, it's portable and easy-to-use, with photos throughout to assist with learning.
The memoirs of the woman rock climber who was the first person to accomplish a "free ascent" of the Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan describe her early days as a Hollywood stunt artist, friendships with other climbers, near-fatal eighty-foot fall, and…
Gain the basic skills you'd need to live through a cataclysmic event--one humbling and angst-filled lesson at a time We're inundated daily with images of chaos and catastrophe from movies, books, and the nightly news. When Sam Sheridan became a fath…
If you've ever considered the absurdity of sleeping on the ground in a place where bears live, pooping in a bag on a glacier, or trying to teach someone you love a sport that scares them to the point of loudly threatening to kill you in front of str…
`Enthusiastic, pleasingly madcap' Geographical Adventure - something that's new and exhilarating, outside your comfort zone. Adventures change you and how you see the world, and all you need is an open mind, bags of enthusiasm and boundless curiosit…
Mors Kochanski's enthusiasm for wilderness recreation, his extensive knowledge of the field, and his desire to learn everything there is to know about the wilderness has made him one of the foremost authorities on wilderness skills in the world.In a…
Disaster can strike at any time with no warning. Most people aren't forward-thinking enough to prepare for the worst, and others simply don't have the skills needed to successfully prepare. That's where Badass Preppers Handbook comes in. Covering a…
INGENIOUS TIPS, TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TURNING ORDINARY OBJECTS INTO SURVIVAL GEAR When a catastrophic event strikes, you'll need to rely on your skills and supplies to keep you alive. This book teaches you how to improvise solutions for the scar…
Longtime wilderness educator Mors Kochanski has dedicated his life to learning and teaching about the lore of the forest. With clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams and a color photo supplement, this comprehensive reference includes all the…
You cannot be ready for an emergency-fire, earthquake, civil unrest, flood, without knowing the basics of knot tying.Knowing the ropes when a catastrophic situation strikes can be the key to survival, and in The Pocket Guide to Prepper Knots, Patty…
The next severe storm, power outage, or financial meltdown could hit at any time. Having a household contingency plan and being part of a strong, resilient community could mean the difference between life and death. This friendly and highly accessib…
'"Bureaucracy is the reason for the decline in school trips". A statement often quoted. But it is a myth that there is a decline in school visits... It's competent people, not paperwork, that make visits safer' - Ian Park, ex-Chairman, Outdoor Educa…
"For all members of the Leave No Child Inside movement who are engaged with early childhood-as educators, child care providers, nature center staff, parents, landscape designers, or pediatricians-this book is an essential resource."Louise Chawla, Ch…
The first mountaineering instructional guide to focus exclusively on the kind of mountaineering most climbers do, and to collect the best modern practices in one popular resourceComplete and up to date. Emphasizes the best modern practices for alpin…
Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality--not out of anger at the world, but simply because h…
"The Archery Drill Book covers all aspects of the sport. It features over 120 of the best drills for developing technique, skill, physical stamina and the focused mind-set needed to shoot under pressure. Renowned coaches and archers Steve Ruis and M…
At the age of seventeen, Eustace Conway ditched the comforts of his suburban existence to escape to the wild. Away from the crushing disapproval of his father, he lived alone in a teepee in the mountains. Everything he needed he built, grew or kille…
'The most beautiful book I ever read.' - Rune Larsson, ultra-distance runnerMarkus Torgeby was just 20 years old when he headed off into the remote Swedish forest to live as a recluse and dedicate himself to his one true passion: running. He lived i…
The bestselling book--more than 1.5 million copies sold--for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what th…
Den här boken visar hur man klarar 300 överlevnadssituationer. Hur gör man upp eld med en läskburk? Vilket är bästa sättet för att klara sig vid en skogsbrand? Hur tar man sig ur en bil under vatten? Hur kan man hoppa från ett skenande t…
This is the definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis, from global financial collapse to a flu pandemic.It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, a flu pandemic, or sharp currency de…
Rally the troops - it's time for adventure!Ex-Commando and dad of three Neil Sinclair follows his bestselling parenting manual Commando Dad: Basic Training with this book bursting with ideas for getting active with your kids.Suitable for children ag…
The only conditioning book a rock climber needs!Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This is revised and…
More popular than ever, Tom Brown, Jr.'s unique approach to inner growth through outer awareness has gained a wide audience, ranging from weekend campers and nature lovers, to serious survivalists and college students.The Science and Art of Tracking…
J.D. Lenzen is the creator of the highly acclaimed YouTube channel "Tying It All Together," and the producer of over 200 instructional videos. He's been formally recognized by the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) for his contributions to kno…
Be Ready When Disaster Strikes If an unexpected emergency or disaster hits, are you prepared to leave your home--fast? You will be if you follow the advice in this book. This book shows you how to create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to…
The final word on Brian CloughIn this first full, critical biography, Jonathan Wilson draws an intimate and powerful portrait of one of England's greatest football managers, Brian Clough, and his right-hand man, Peter Taylor. It was in the unforgivi…
Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood--that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us f…
