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Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Publisher Comments Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, Krakauer searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled 24-year-old Chris McCandless to leave civilization behind and head into the remote Alaskan wilderness. Four months later, McCandless'... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Death in the Long Grass by Peter Hathaway Capstick Publisher Comments Few men can say they have known Africa as Peter Hathaway Capstick has know it-- leading safaris through lion country; tracking man-eating leopards along tangled jungle paths; running for cover as fear-maddened elephants stampede in all directions. And of... (read more) List Price $25.99 Your price: $8.98 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? by Patrick F Mcmanus Publisher Comments McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Sleeping Bag Yoga: Stretch! Relax! Energize! for Hikers, Bikers and Paddlers by Erin Widman Publisher Comments Here is the greatest invention for the outdoor recreation crowd since Gore-tex. This simple book of yoga routines is specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts, illustrating stretches and relaxation techniques that can be performed in a tent... (read more) List Price $10.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey by Sam Keith Publisher Comments To live in a pristine land . . . roam the wilderness . . . build a home. . . . Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. Here is a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life by Neil Strauss Publisher Comments Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation. What can you do when it all hits the fan? You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system. "I've started to... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner by Lily Raff McCaulou Publisher Comments When Lily Raff McCaulou traded in an indie film production career in New York for a reporting job in central Oregon, she never imagined that she'd find herself picking up a gun and learning to hunt. She'd been raised as a gun-fearing environmentalist and... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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Waterfall Lovers Guide Pacific Northwest: Where to Find Hundreds of Spectacular Waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 4th Edition by Gregory Plumb Synopsis Tracking waterfalls for more than 25 years, a true aficionado locates and describes 634 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (and then lists 777 more in the index!) *At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access,... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardine's Guide to Lightweight Hiking by Ray Jardine Publisher Comments Practical hiking methods for all who love the out-of-doors.... (read more) Your price: $31.00 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Staff Pick My to-read list is long as it is, so I usually put off reading bestsellers until (a) the hype dies down and used copies start to become available or (b) someone chastises me for not having read something that came out forever ago. And so it was that 10... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Mass Market add to wish list |
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A Life Worth Living: The Adventures of a Passionate Sportsman by Jack Hemingway Publisher Comments "In all the important ways, Jack Hemingway led a blameless life fueled by a singular love for all the days that came his way. His book is informed by the high spirits and cheer of an old-time sportsman, a generous soul whose servings of adversity would... (read more) List Price $23.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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Lost Lore: A Celebration of Traditional Wisdom from Foraging and Festivals to Seafaring and Smoke Signals by Una McGovern and Paul Jenner Staff Pick Drawing on folklore, tradition, and superstition, this amusing collection is packed with the wisdom you wish your grandparents had passed down to you. It includes methods to cure drunkenness, predict the sex of a baby, and make antidotes to poison — in... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2 by Jennifer Jordan Publisher Comments In 1939 the Savage Mountain claimed its first victim. Born into vast wealth yet uneasy with a life of leisure, Dudley Wolfe, of Boston and Rockport, Maine, set out to become the first man to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain and, in the... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things by Laurence Gonzales Publisher Comments "Curiosity, awareness, attention," Laurence Gonzales writes. "Those are the tools of our everyday survival. . . . We all must be scientists at heart or be victims of forces that we don't understand." In this fascinating account, Gonzales turns his talent... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Freshwater Fishing Tips and Techniques by Gene Kugach Publisher Comments It's a great little book, and something I'm glad I added to my fishing book collection. -- fishingnoob.com Hundreds of tips and illustrations help the novice or advanced angler select bait and flies, identify and land fish, clean and cook the day's catch.... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High by Mark F Twight Publisher Comments This master class centers on climbing the hardest routes with little gear and the most speed.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $19.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Mountains of the Mind: How Desolate and Forbidding Heights Were Transformed Into Experiences Ofindomitable Spirit by Robert Macfarlane Publisher Comments Three centuries ago, mountains were considered forbidding and forbidden—the abodes of dragons and other ill-tempered grotesque beasts. But with the growing recognition that the Earth’s surface had not been created once and for all but was... (read more) List Price $24.00 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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History of the Great Mountaineering Adventures by Stefano Ardito Synopsis This large-format volume brings together the greatest adventures that have been undertaken in the mountains since the ancient Greeks made their first forays to Mount Olympus.... (read more) List Price $48.00 Your price: $14.50 Used - Hardcover add to wish list |
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Surviving Cold Weather: Greg Davenport's Books for the Wilderness by Gregory J. Davenport Publisher Comments How to dress for winter; how to create a campsite and what to use as shelter; how to keep warm How to signal for help with aerial flares, smoke, mirrors, and whistles; finding and purifying water; finding and preparing food; protecting yourself and your... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |
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Thru Hiker's Guide to America: 25 Incredible Trails You Can Hike in One to Eight Weeks (Thru-Hiker's Handbooks) by Eric Schlimmer Publisher Comments The one-of-a-kind planning guide for hikers with big dreams and limited time Many hikers dream of tackling the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, or Continental Divide Trail, but few can devote the six months or more these trails require. Thru-Hiker's Guide to... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper add to wish list |