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To the impartial observer Britain does not appear to have any mountains. Yet the British invented the sport of mountain climbing and for two periods in history British climbers led the world in the pursuit of this beautiful and dangerous obsession. Unjustifiable Risk is the story of the social, economic...

Throughout its history the Guardian has had unparalleled access to mountaineers and climbers, and its coverage of the sport is second to none. From Edward Whymper's conquest of the Matterhorn in 1865 through to the first ever ascent of Everest in 1953, and on to the extreme climbing (and associated apparatus)...

Hillwalking is one of Ireland’s most popular leisure activities today. Rock climbing has developed to a level of technical excellence with crags in almost every county and numerous indoor climbing walls. Irish mountaineers have completed winter ascents in the Alps, scaled the highest Himalayan peaks...

Originally published in 1903. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the wild rabbit. Its management, natural history and methods of taking it are discussed in detail. Illustrated

Author Joei Carlton Hossack, never planned on living alone in Florida. When she can't stand one more minute in Sarasota she sells her condo and all her furnishings and becomes Trailer Trash with an ATM card. A hilarious look at life on the road.

The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip. This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone planning to fish the rivers, streams, and lakes in the Smokies -- these fisheries are some of the greatest...

Like the mist rising from San Francisco Bay encircles the towering redwoods, the little-known legends of the East Bay Hills enrich a glorious history. Follow the trails of Saclan and Jalquin-Yrgin people over the hills and through the valleys. Ride with the mounted rangers through the Flood of '62....

It’s just a trail.  2660 miles of dirt, sand, gravel, granite, lava and pine needles.  It cares not who treads on its ever changing surface.  Its very existence depends on the footsteps of those who navigate its pathway.  Reaching the end of this 2 foot wide track a person finds themselves at...

Patronising advice by a doctor at a retirement course to ‘walk a couple of miles a day’ challenges architect Sean Rothery to take a proper walk and so, at the age of sixty-five, he sets out to walk the GR5, the Grande Randonée Cinq. From the steely grey North Sea to the intense blue Mediterranean,...

Riding and tramping trails would lose half their charm if the motive were only to hunt and to fish. It seems fair to warn the reader who longs to embark upon a bloody game hunt or a chronicle of fishing records that this is not that kind of story. But it will be one for those who love horses and dogs,...

Once you try letterboxing, it’s hard not to get hooked. It combines the thrill of the hunt with a love of discovery of exploring new places, or rediscovering your own town. It’s a low-key adventure, away from crowds and expensive attractions and encourages you to get outside and explore. It’s...

The odds for a hunter bagging North America's premier game animal just became much greater, thanks to this book.Hunters view elk hunting as the pinnacle of the big-game hunting experience in North America. The average elk hunter is successful once in every eight years. Most of them are not happy with...

A must have for any hiker, camper, or outdoorsperson. This book is ideal for anyone looking to save money, anyone looking to be environmentally responsible by keeping older gear in circulation, and any do-it-yourselfer.

There are plenty of books on the market that cover nuts and other passive gear, but non that focus completely on this important topic (the foundation of all climbing protection). Nutcraft covers standard climbing nuts, micro wires, hexs, tricams and exotica (knots, beaks and natural chocks), as well as how best to use them. This is a perfect book for a novice climber.