This historic trek through the Sagarmatha National Park to the base of Everest may be one of the greatest adventures you ever undertake. You will find yourself standing, looking in awe, before some of the world's highest peaks. Every bend in the path will bring a new view, a fresh experience. It is an adventure you will hold in your memory long after you have stopped looking at the photographs. It is truly one of the most amazing journeys in the world.This book includes a detailed ...

Bob Shepton is an ordained minister in the Church of England in his 70s, but spends most of his time sailing into the Arctic and making first ascents of inaccessible mountains. No tea parties for this vicar.Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on his family's rubber plantation in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot by the Japanese during the war, board...

Trek through the Himalaya and experience the full sweep of the world's greatest mountain range, from the glaciers of the Karakoram and the sacred kora around Mount Kailash in Tibet to the Everest and K2 base camps, the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits, and the remote kingdom of Bhutan. Spanning 2,400km across Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, the Himalayas offer a lifetime of trekking adventures across the most spectacular mountain terrain on earth.A large-f...

Yoga for Climbers will show you how to create a yoga practice at home that will keep you healthy, prevent injuries, and support and improve your outdoor passions. This guide feature easy-to-understand yoga poses and sequences designed to address the specific stresses that climbing enact on the body.This guide feature:• Detailed overviews of the areas of the body most impacted by climbing and hiking• Injuries common to these sports that yoga can address...

Prepare for Survival Without Breaking the Bank!We all need to prep. Nobody knows what the future will bring. But, prepping doesn't need to cost you your life savings! You don’t need to spend money on every latest gadget and toy, every item marketed as a “must-have” or a “life-saver”.The Frugal Prepper: Survival on a Budget will guide you and your family through the important steps and considerations that you need to begin prepping without spending a lot of ...

Clip on and climb into some of the most spectacular mountain terrain in Europe on 66 via ferrata routes across the French Alps, from the lakeside crags above Geneva and the dramatic gorges of the Chartreuse to the high alpine routes of the Vanoise, Écrins, and Queyras massifs near Briançon. The French Alps offer one of the most varied and rewarding via ferrata destinations in the world.Suitable for a wide range of abilities, this comprehensive Cicerone guide descri...

Discover the full range of summer adventures available in the Haute Maurienne, from alpine day walks and mountaineering routes on the rocky summits above Termignon and Val Cenis to via ferratas, rock climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, and multi-day walking tours. Bordered by the Vanoise National Park to the north and the Écrins to the south, this accessible French Alps valley offers an outstanding variety of mountain activities within easy reach of Modane and the TGV from Par...

Larger than the state of Rhode Island and laced by a thousand miles of trails, the White Mountains have long been a hiker's paradise. Here is a first-person account of the world that begins where the pavement ends. Fishermen, backpackers, trail-bikers ... goofers, peak baggers, and through hikers ... you'll find them all in the White Mountains, and you'll meet them all in the pages of this compelling book.The year is 1975, when it was still possible to find space in a lean-to shelter, and ...

Experience the wild drama and unique character of the Dark Peak with a handpicked collection of 35 circular day walks and 5 classic long-distance routes, revealing the heart of one of Britain’s most atmospheric and varied upland landscapes. Explore brooding moorlands, iconic gritstone edges, and the unforgettable valleys of the Peak District’s northern reaches, including Kinder Scout, Bleaklow, Black Hill, and the Roaches.Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned walke...

Discover Mount Shasta’s many routes, which offer exhilaration and challenge for beginning and experienced climbers, hikers, and skiers.Mount Shasta is California’s premier, stand-alone, 14,000-foot mountain—with the largest and longest glaciers in the state. Along with Washington’s Mount Rainier, Mount Shasta is one of the two most prominent large mountains in the contiguous United States. It is sought after by so many climbers and skiers nationwide because it offe...

Are You and Your Family Ready to Survive the Next Disaster?Do you worry what would happen to your family in an emergency?If so, then you need The Prepper’s Guide to the End of the World!With this collection you'll get eight best-selling guides covering dozens of different aspects of Prepping. Yes, you read that right. EIGHT guides! With tons of information for beginners all the way to seasoned prepp...

“Crag and Hound in Lakeland” is a classic guide to rock-climbing in the Lake District, England. It includes interesting information about this beautiful part of England as well as detailed instructions on how to prepare and where to go. Also contains chapters on hunting and other related subjects. This book is highly recommended for climbers with an interest in visiting this idyllic climbing location. Contents include: “Preparation”, “Equipment”, “Guides”, “Map and Compass”, “Rock-climbing...