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Hiking eBooks

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  • North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

    2,200 miles.47 days.One remarkable journey.In July 2015, ultramarathon legend Scott Jurek smashed the world record for running the Appalachian Trail, the sprawling mountain path that runs nearly the entire length of the United States. For nearly seven weeks straight, Jurek battled the elements to run, hike and stumble 50 miles every single day.A tale of mind-boggling physical exertion, pressure ... Read more

    R220,79

  • Girl in the Woods

    A Memoir

    by Aspen Matis ...
    Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a ... Read more

    R258,97

  • The Old Ways

    A Journey on Foot

    **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZEThe original bestseller from the beloved author of UNDERLAND, LANDMARKS and THE LOST WORDS - Robert Macfarlane travels Britain's ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful, underappreciated landscape'The Old Ways confirms Macfarlane's reputation as one of the most eloquent and observant of contemporary writers about ... Read more

    R183,99

  • The Twenty-Ninth Day

    Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra

    A six-hundred-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive.This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger’s near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they ... Read more

    R191,81 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Run. Risk. Reward.

    My Epic Trail-running Adventures

    As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trailblazer, Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run for his life.Along with a 1 500-kilometre ... Read more

    R244,02

  • EXERCISING AT HOME

    Easy Exercising

    A pocket guide with simple exercises, without needing expensive equipment or taking up space at home. You will only use your body, a chair, a ball and a pillow. ... Read more

    Free

  • Beyond Possible

    The inspirational autobiography of the celebrated mountaineer

    by Nimsdai Purja ...
    The brave and inspiring true story of renowned climber Nims Purja's mission to summit the fourteen highest peaks on Earth - as seen on Netflix.'Whether or not you are a lover of the mountains, you will marvel at his tenacity, his fearlessness. No one can fail to be inspired by what he achieved.' - The TimesFourteen mountains on Earth tower over 8,000 metres above sea level, an altitude where the ... Read more

    R250,80

  • The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second Edition

    Now with full-color topographic maps and featuring the latest on electronic navigation, The Essential Wilderness Navigator is the clearest and most up-to-date route-finding primer available. Providing readers with exercises for developing a directional ‘sixth sense,’ tips on mastering the art of map- and compass-reading, and comprehensive updates on a range of technological advances, this ... Read more

    R354,30

  • Things I Learned from Falling

    The must-read true story

    by Claire Nelson ...
    An inspirational and gripping first-person account of determination, adversity and survival against the odds.'What a story; never heard a story like that before' - Chris Evans'Uplifting and brave' - Stylist'A riveting account of loneliness, anxiety and survival' - Cosmopolitan**'A vibrantly physical book' - the Guardian'Claire Nelson relives a life-changing... ... Read more

    R250,80

  • A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush

    by Eric Newby ...
    Some of the maps in this title are best viewed on a tablet device.A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newby’s iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth.It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute couture. Pining for adventure, Newby sent his friend ... Read more

    R158,80

  • RICH JOHNSON'S GUIDE TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL : How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid: How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid

    How to Avoid Trouble and How to Live Through the Trouble You Can't Avoid

    by Rich Johnson ...
    Expert advice on staying safe in the outdoors from one of America’s best-known survival writersThe best way to survive an extreme situation in the wilderness is to avoid it in the first place, says Rich Johnson in this refreshing new guide to outdoor survival skills. Avoiding both the rigid "primitive skills" ideology and macho, military/survivalist posturing, Johnson focuses on proven, easily ... Read more

    R318,88

  • Camino de Santiago - Via Podiensis

    Le Puy to the Pyrenees on the GR65

    by Dave Whitson ...
    Journey through the heart of rural France on the iconic Via Podiensis, where rolling hills, ancient pilgrimage shrines, and timeless villages create an inspiring route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Experience the best of the French countryside and culture as you traverse historic market towns, dramatic river valleys, and the legendary Aubrac plateau, all while following in the ... Read more

    R447,57

  • In Praise of Walking

    The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us

    by Shane O'Mara ...
    'Informative and persuasive enough to rouse the most ardent couch pototo' New ScientistWalking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species.It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or ... Read more

    R183,99

  • Ultimate Navigation Manual

    Due to the level of detail, the images are best viewed on a tablet.All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator.The Ultimate Navigation Manual is a unique guide to finding your way on land – from the basic principles right up to the advanced technology of GPS. Designed to allow even the absolute beginner to find their way anywhere in the world, it also develops a unique confidence in ... Read more

    R260,00

  • Waypoints

    My Scottish Journey

    by Sam Heughan ...
    *AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman'A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring' - Heat'From both his walk and his ... Read more

    R391,91

  • Katahdin or Bust

    Increasing Your Odds of Enjoying Hiking and Backpacking

    by Gail Hinshaw ...
    In 2017, approximately 4,000 people spent months studying and planning their epic adventure to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. They paid from $1,500 to $4,000 on equipment, set aside four to seven months of their lives, budgeted $4,000 to $7,000 to spend while hiking, and arranged to get to a trailhead. These activities were all done with the anticipation of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. ... Read more

    R110,04

  • Trekking Tibet

    A Traveler's Guide, 3rd Edition

    by Gary McCue ...
    * Thoroughly revised and updated new edition* Features one of the most detailed histories of Tibetan culture and geography available for travelers* Includes a new trekking route over a glaciated 19,300-foot pass used by H einrich H arrer, author of Seven Years in TibetIn the new edition of this indispensible trekking guide to Tibet, travelers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how ... Read more

    R402,37

  • Backpack Gourmet

    Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Eating on the Trail

    Improve your backpacking experience by creating the delicious and healthy home-dried meals and snacks featured in this book. ... Read more

    R186,52

  • 你要走多遠

    視障跑手梁小偉(Gary)繼南北極馬拉松與環台跑之後,又一突破極限的創舉——35天由北京跑回香港。期間,35位領跑員與Gary大步邁出步伐一致的腳步,齊心沿着國道踏上2500公里的回家旅途。期間,他們經歷滿是泥濘的惡劣路況、霧霾嚴重的城市、車輛幾乎擦過身旁的高速公路……然而,一幕幕優美景觀、雄心壯志的挑戰,還有悄然萌芽的珍貴友誼,都一一在路上靜待着他們。「路只有一條——這就是回家的路」Gary在險峻的路途中不停自我鼓勵。承接這次慈善跑旅的「回家」之意,眾多領跑員和Gary都有一致的目標:為慈善團體「母親的抉擇」籌募善款,讓更多受助少女和嬰孩獲 得一個關愛的家。 ... Read more

    R291,82

  • A Grip on the Mane of Life

    An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer

    After serving four and a half years in the army during WWII-mostly in the battle-torn islands of the South Pacific-and along the way losing his best friend at Iwo Jima, Earl Shaffer came home to Pennsylvania with a large dose of military depression. After rattling around for a while he decided to act upon a prewar dream of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail, a decision that was spurred by reading ... Read more

    R50,21

  • 100 Classic Hikes in Texas

    Panhandle Plains/Pineywoods/Gulf Coast/South Texas Plains/Hill Country/Big Bend Country/Prairies and Lakes

    CLICK HERE to download the ten mile hike "Canyon Lake Gorge" and the short but strenuous hike "Caprock Canyons St. Park Oxbow Trail" free from 100 Classic Hikes in Texas* Includes just the best-of-the-best Texas hikes, each with a special payoff* Up-to-date hiking information on land management regulations* Trail guides in this series are bestselling guidebooks in th... ... Read more

    R294,96

  • Tales From Southern Trails

    by Ryan Watkins ...
    The Southeastern United States features some of the most serene and scenic hiking and backpacking opportunities anywhere in the country.In this collection, author and outdoorsman Ryan Watkins explores many of the area's hidden and not-so-hidden gems throughout Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.From the sprawling Chattahoochee National Forest to the eerie Dawson Forest Wildlife ... Read more

    R49,83

  • The Thames Path

    National Trail from London to the river's source in Gloucestershire

    by Leigh Hatts ...
    A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a 180-mile National Trail from the Thames Barrier to the river's source in near Cirencester, passing from central London through Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, and rural countryside. Described in 20 sections, of between 4 and 16 miles (6.5-32km), it is an mainly flat route with good access by public transport and typically takes two weeks to walk. On its way ... Read more

    R342,92

  • Urban Trails Boise

    City Parks * Foothills * Reserves

    by Lana Weber ...
    Written by Boise resident and longtime professional trail advocate Lana Weber, Urban Trails: Boise covers more than 30 routes, and includes fascinating sidebars on local history, fauna, and flora. The guide highlights trails that are easily accessible and close to the downtown core, while still offering challenging outings, including within one of Boise’s best features—its foothills reserves where ... Read more

    R214,35