"One helluva read."--Newsweek - "Gripping."--Outside - "Spellbinding."--Associated Press - "Powerful."--New York In 1912, the Saint Anna, a Russian exploration vessel in search of fertile hunting grounds, was frozen into the polar ice cap, trapping her crew aboard. For nearly a year and a half, they struggled to stay alive. As all hope of rescue faded, they realized their best chance of survival might be to set out on foot, across hundreds of miles of desolate ice, with their lifeboats dragged behind them on sledges, in hope of reaching safety. Twenty of them chose to stay aboard; thirteen be... View More...
Whitewater kayaking is a high-adrenaline Olympic sport that has won a large following and demands special skills. This title includes information such as: selecting equipment, padling techniques, reading a river, tips from the pros, and more. View More...
An illustrated, practical guide to hiking at all levels, including planning and organizing a hike, hiking equipment and techniques, safety and first aid. View More...
The dramatic story of explorer Douglas Mawson and the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history (Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer and explorer) For weeks in Antarctica, Douglas Mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man: blistering wind, snow, and cold; the loss of his companion, dogs, supplies, and even the skin on his hands and feet. But despite constant thirst, starvation, disease, and snow blindness--he survived. Sir Douglas Mawson is remembered as the young Australian who would not go to the South Pole with Robert Scott in 1911. Instead, he c... View More...
In May of 2005, North Shore Rescue put together a 40th Anniversary Expedition to Mount Logan. The team was made up of seven men and one woman - all experienced mountaineers and search & rescue personnel. The trip up the mountain was relatively standard, marked by good weather. But on May 25, 2005, their good fortune took a tragic turn. Three members of the team became trapped in an extratropical cyclone on Prospector's Col - an exposed ridge on the mountain. With nothing more than a tent for shelter, they prepared to wait out the storm in winds gusting up to 140 km/h. After 20 hours huddled in... View More...
Orienteering is a sport that combines a variety of physical and mental skills and appeals to people of all ages and fitness levels. In this introductory guide, four well-known competitors explain why they love the sport. The book explains the different levels of events -- cross-country, score, relay, and night orienteering -- for the novice and the advanced athlete. Perfect for the beginner, this book covers every basic detail, from what to wear to how to read a map, use a compass, and cope with different terrain. Covered are the four different types of orienteering recognized by the Internati... View More...
There is a movement upon us and it's full of parents who refuse to let their children become a statistic of childhood obesity, and who understand the fate of the environment rests with connecting their kids with the outdoors. Outdoors Parents, Outdoor Kids shines a much needed headlamp on helping parents accomplish this and more. With an informative and entertaining look at biking, camping, swimming, paddling, snowsports, hiking, fishing, climbing and more, award-winning author Eugene Buchanan extends parents a helping hand in getting their kids outside and instilling in them a respect for the... View More...
Picking up on the camping revival, "Camping" tells you everything you need to know about sleeping in the great outdoors, whether you're a seasoned camper, or preparing for your first trip. Illustrated throughout, it offers practical advice, detailed step-by-step instructions, and checklists to cover every aspect of your camping holiday: what to take, pitching camp, camp organization, and what to cook. View More...
A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller -- What happened that night on Dead Mountain?The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the mountain climbing incident--unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes--have led to decades of speculation over the... View More...
A notebook that combines an appreciation for nature with the handcrafted feel of letterpress printing, Back Country Log is the perfect gift for a camper or outdoorsman. Small and gifty, Back Country Log is part of a suite of products created by Blackbird Letterpress geared toward lovers of handcrafted paper products and the great outdoors. Lightly guided inside, the log has space for multiple hikes or excursions, and is curated to help backpackers record the most crucial details of their adventures. Illustrated backmatter on trail etiquette and animal tracks adds a hand-hewn touch.... View More...
Dedicated outdoor enthusiast and longtime Chicago Tribune columnist John Husar's most notable columns and stories are collected here in one volume for nature lovers to enjoy. The compilation is organized by how a day unfolds, from morning's first light to ghost stories told around the campfire. Husar's love of all the things that the Midwest landscape had to offer jumps off the page with vibrant and emotional stories that entertain, teach, and inspire the future. View More...
Make it easy to get started in the exciting and demanding sport of kayaking. Introduce yourself, your family and your friends to a sport that allows you to test your full physical potential. Teach others proper kayak technique. Know the sophisticated technical terms of the sport before you begin lessons. Know what to expect from whitewater instruction schools. Eliminate bad paddling habits while kayaking in rough waters. Choose the latest equipment necessary for a safe whitewater experience. View More...
"Surviving Extreme Weather" is a comprehensive single-volume treatment of a topic which affects us all. The text is packed with real-life examples and uses the latest research from disaster organizations. Practical measures are explained with the assistance of 120 detailed black-and-white artworks showing the step-by-step processes of survival. " Surviving Extreme Weather" is invaluable reading no matter where you live-countryside or city-and provides an essential reference work for any home. View More...
The most comprehensive canoeing techniques book ever is now available for the first time in paperback. Illustrated with 600 full-color photographs, this wide-ranging book is designed with both beginner and seasoned canoeists in mind. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness and balance. The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, sa... View More...
