Hiking & Camping

The bestselling book 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 the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimmi... More

The funniest travel writer in the world takes a hike. The longest continuous footpath in the world, the Appalachian Trail stretches along the East Coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine, through some of the most arresting and celebrated landscapes in America. At the age of forty-four, in... More

This is a comprehensive, well-organised, and user-friendly guide to staying alive outdoors. Using concise explanation and detailed illustrations, it covers the basic elements of survival, providing the reader with complete information on learning to adapt to adverse conditions.Paperback... More

Jim Corbett, naturalist, shikari, and conservationist is famous for his tales of hunting in the Indian Jungle. Many years before the issues of conservation became understood, Corbett was obsessed with the jungle and animals of the Kumaon hills. This new edition of Jungle Lore offers Corbett's own st... More

From the walking editor of America's number one healthy living magazine comes the definitive guide to America's number one fitness activity: Walking. Join Maggie Spilner as she introduces you to the tools and techniques that can help you get more from your walking routine. You'll go farther and fast... More

<p>Many diets fail because they are difficult to keep to or follow. The Walking Diet is so practical, realistic and easy to follow that it has never been simpler to lose weight and feel wonderful.<br><br>Combined with a healthy, nutritious diet, walking will keep you fit for life. ... More

This is the riveting story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, of the early failed attempts that made it possible, and of the successful expeditions that followed. Led by John Hunt, the first expedition team included George Band, the author of this inspiring account. Published i... More

This book describes 75 treks spread all over Himachal. It includes all types of treks from easy to tough, from one-day adventure trips to month-long circuits across high passes. It also gives valuable information on planning and executing wilderness trips.Paperback... More

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This popular book on the range for past three decades, contains practical directions to hundreds of trekking routes in the Western Ghats. It guides about travel routes, trekking trails, climbing possibilities, roads and driving routes, camping and much more.Paperback... More

While Kashmîr and Ladakh have been written about extensively, there has never been a book on the history, culture and tourist attractions of the vast Jammû region. The holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji alone, draws sixty lakh (six million) tourists a year. Another three million visit Shahdr... More

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Soccer lies at the heart of popular culture around the world. It is played, watched, written about, and talked to death by millions virtually every day of the year. But how do the characteristics of England and Italy-two of the most passionate soccer playing countries-affect the game in these two na... More

Here are all 712 images that collectors, beach lovers, and sailors--especially sailors!--loved in the 6-inch square Cubebook edition of "The Sea," This appealing larger format is much more than a bigger canvas --it is a new way to view its unsurpassed image quality. Taken both from above the sea and... More

An accurate, complete guide to climbing the 55 peaks over 14,000 feet in Colorado--covering routes for all levels. Each route's difficulty is rated according to the Yosemite Decimal System. Includes round-trip mileage and elevation gain. Roach has climbed every peak in this guide. Photographs and ma... More

This all-new edition includes descriptions of the habits, habitats, tracks, signs, and ranges of all the mammals of North America, as well as of selected birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. More than 1,000 line drawings and 100 color photographs further enhance the text.The Peterson Field Guid... More

From the central city through the suburbs to the foothills and mountains in the west and the lowlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike. With "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC" as a guide, trekkers have an astonishing variety of hiki... More

Descriptions, illustrations, and history of the Paria River area. Gives detailed hiking and exploring possibilities.Descriptions, illustrations, and history of the Paria River area. Gives detailed hiking and exploring possibilities.... More