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K2 is a legend - one of the most demanding mountaineering challenges in the world and one of the most treacherous. Extreme, unpredictable weather and the acutely difficult climbing conditions test the technique, endurance and psychological strength of the most experienced mountaineers to the limit...

Blending sage advice with personal experiences and anecdotes, this unconventional book is an unusually thoughtful account of long-distance trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Mueser draws upon interviews and questionnaire data gathered from over 100 long distance hikers hoofing it through the Applachian Mountains.

This book will explain what items to carry in your Urban Survival Tin. It is so small and light weight, you should always have it on you!

Fire Use in Northern Forest Survival The why, when and where in justifying the use of fire. A good campfire holds a special fascintation for some and is therapeutic for others. Its warmth and calming effect may help to dissipate the insanities induced by modern life, something difficult...

You pull in your driveway, turn off the engine and just sit there. It's happened again. Three glorious days in the wilderness. You're hot, tired, dirty and disgruntled.You glance in the rear view mirror at the mound of brand new fishing and camping gear piled in the back of the SUV....

John McPhee's twenty-sixth book is a braid of personal history, natural history, and American history, in descending order of volume. Each spring, American shad-Alosa sapidissima-leave the ocean in hundreds of thousands and run heroic distances upriver to spawn. McPhee--a shad fisherman himself--recounts...

You've dusted off your old fishing rod, dug up a few worms, grabbed some sunblock and a cooler, and now you're all set to go fishin' Or are you? The Everything Fishing Book is the perfect guide to get you out by your favorite fishing hole, casting your line. The author, experienced fisherman and outdoor...

The first fly fishing guide to cover the entire region! The state's top waters: Cimarron River, Costilla Creek, Embudo Area, Gila River, Gila “West”, High Alpine Lakes, Jemez Mountains, Jicarilla Lakes, Mid-elevation Lakes, Pecos River, Red River Upper, Red River Lower, Rio Chama Upper, Rio Chama...

Comprehensive Reference for Hunting Black Bear Effective wildlife management has given rise to growing black bear populations in many areas across the nation. As more and more hunters have the ability to hunt bears, they need the information to do it effectively. This new illustrated reference provides...

This work is an instruction guide for intermediate to advanced shooters. It addresses fighting with shoulder-fired weapons at ranges 0 through 600 meters. The book assumes the reader has mastered basic remedial techniques and is fully versed in firearm safety. In order to ensure the buyer’s...

“I never set out to hike 10,000 miles. It just sort of happened over the course of a decade.” And so goes Lawton Grinter’s compelling collection of short stories that have been over ten years and 10,000 trail miles in the making. I Hike brings the reader trailside with blissful moments on the...

In clear steps illustrated with hundreds of photographs, Art Scheck takes the beginning rod maker through the steps to creating a handmade fly rod that will fish with the best of them but won't break the bank. Art Scheck revolutionizes the exclusive world of fly rod building by teaching the...

The Inuit Snow House   Note the avoidence of the word Igloo when you mean to say INI. This training booklet provides enough concise information to teach oneself the principals of snow dome construction from proper snow drifts. To make suitable artificial snow blocks refer to...

The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly 40 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for...