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A memoir recounts the author's travels to Arizona, Nebraska, Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, the Sea of Cortez, Zuni Pueblo, Brazil, and a vision quest along New Mexico's Mimbres River; while describing her lobbying for wilderness in the midst of the troubled relationship between government and environmental sanctuaries, and tracing her own development as a poet and person.
Alone in Wonderland is a story about backpacking. But it's also a story about: independence, love, grief, freedom, adventure, family, chosen family, challenging societal norms, safety, feminism, trauma, overcoming, letting go, letting in, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance.
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Step aside, group trekkers! The lone wolves are taking the trail. If the idea of solo hiking has ever tickled your fancy, or if you’ve just had enough of Tom from work stealing your trail mix, this guide is about to become your new wilderness bestie. Ah, solo hiking. It's where serene introspection meets grit, and where Mother Nature serves up lessons with a side of "did I just hear a bear or was that my stomach?" This guide? Think of it as your trusty manual to navigate the beautiful chaos of it all. A trail veteran or a rookie, there's a nugget (or a boulder) of wisdom in here for you. Begin with your wardrobe (and no, flannel isn’t the only option). Dive deep into the world of gear. Ever considered that your backpack could be akin to a mobile man-cave? Or that your boots, when chosen right, could feel like foot-hugging clouds even on the rockiest terrains? Discover how to layer like a pro. Because while we appreciate a rugged look, no one's impressed by hypothermia. Speaking of gear, this book has a whole section dedicated to it. No more overpacking till you're mistaken for a mule. This guide ensures you're equipped without feeling like you're lugging around your entire garage. Solo doesn’t mean “solo meals,” by the way. Unearth the secrets of dining alone and find out why chocolate isn’t just for dessert. Or breakfast. Or lunch. Return from the wild, and no amount of fancy restaurant meals will beat the sheer joy of post-hike food delivery. Trust us. Hey gents, ever heard of the pee funnel? Well, there’s a chapter dedicated just for the lovely trail goddesses, but who's to say you won’t find it intriguing? Chronicle your escapades, and we're not just talking about the “I conquered this peak” selfies. Learn the ancient art of campfire storytelling. Just you, the whispering trees, and perhaps a captivated squirrel or two. Find your tribe of fellow lone rangers to swap stories and experiences. Spoiler: they’re out there, cherishing their solitude and the mutual disdain for unsolicited trail “tips.” By the end, you won’t just have memories of the trail, but tales fit for legends. (P.S. Every mysterious rustling isn’t a bear, sometimes it’s just Tom from work trying solo hiking.) So, whether you're looking to temporarily escape society, prove a point, or simply find out if trees are really the best listeners, this guide has your back. Ready to flex those calves, grow that beard (or not), and take on nature like the solo champ you were born to be? Let’s hit the trail, one introspectively step at a time. Adventure awaits, and it looks darn good on you!
With breathtaking descriptions and humorous anecdotes from his 2,176-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail, Paul Stutzman reveals how immersing himself in nature and befriending fellow hikers helped him recover from a devastating loss.
A followup to Solo: On Her Own Adventure continues the author's chronicle of a life lived in pursuit of outdoor experiences, taking readers from the Himalayan foothills of Nepal to the wilds of Alaska on a series of fascinating, sometimes harrowing adventures. Original.
What would move you to ditch your life and take off into the wild for six months? For Melbourne woman Laura Waters, it took the implosion of a toxic relationship and a crippling bout of anxiety. Armed with a compass, a paper map and as much food as she could carry, she set out to walk the untamed landscapes of New Zealand’s Te Araroa track, 3000 kilometres of raw, wild, mountainous trail winding from the top of the North Island to the frosty tip of the South Island. But when her walking partner dropped out on the first day, she was faced with a choice: abandon the journey and retreat to the safety of home, or throw caution to the wind and continue on – alone. She chose to walk on. For six months, she battled not only treacherous mountain ridges and river crossings, but also the demons of self-doubt and anxiety, and the shadow of an emotionally abusive relationship. At the end of Te Araroa (‘the long pathway’, as it is translated from Maori) it was the hardearned insights into mental health, emotional wellbeing and fulfilling relationships – with others as well as with herself – that were Laura’s greatest accomplishments. She emerged ‘rewilded’, and it transformed her life.
Accounts of all known fatal mishaps in Yosemite National Park.
The legendary Appalachian Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine, attracts millions of hikers every year. The International AT, opened in 2000, has added 1,073 km from Maine to Quebec. This addition to Raincoast's popular Journeys series is the tale of writer and photographer Monique Dykstra's adventures while hiking the brand new International Appalachian Trail. She's a city girl who thought hiking was "simply a matter of throwing some clothes and a few granola bars into a pack and heading for the hills." Two months, 1,073 km, and countless blisters later, she wasn't so sure. This extremely funny narrative includes Dykstra's descriptions of the characters she meets along the trail as well as 50 of her fascinating photographs.