Coyote Hunting Farm Style
Join Sheri Baity, owner of Crow's Nest Calls, on a thrilling journey through the great outdoors. From her early days fishing and hunting in the wild to becoming an expert predator hunter, Sheri's passion for nature shines through. When faced with a coyote problem on her family's farm, Sheri took matters into her own hands and became a seasoned coyote hunter, reaping an impressive harvest of 17 coyotes on her property in just one month. But Sheri's impact extends beyond her own land. Her skills and dedication captured the attention of her community, leading her to assist neighboring farms with their own coyote troubles. Through hard work and determination, she helped to bring about legislation that changed the game for nighttime predator hunts in Pennsylvania, ultimately increasing safety and efficiency for hunters across the state. Experience the thrill of the hunt, the beauty of the countryside, and the power of one woman's perseverance in this captivating outdoor adventure.
The Power of Positive Fishing
The Power of Positive Fishing is an emotional journey interspersed with humor on how two individuals finally found their full potential, and caught some fish along the way.
Routledge Handbook of Sport in China
This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history and development of sport from the ancient to the contemporary era in China. It addresses the gap between the vibrant academic scholarship within China and the limited understanding of Chinese sport outside of the country. It opens different perspectives on Chinese sport and addresses a wide range of issues central to the development of sport in the context of Chinese culture, politics, economy, and society. It explores a diverse set of topics including the history of Chinese traditional sport, the rise of modern sport and the Olympic movement, sport and nationhood, sport and politics and international relations, sport and physical education, sport and economy and commerce, sport and social stratification and diversity, and sport leisure and tourism. It offers critical insights into the multifaceted world of China, past and present--a contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of Chinese sport and society--and is useful reading for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in the field of China and Chinese sport.This Handbook has been contributed to by a team consisting of 88 leading Chinese and Asian experts and scholars with varied backgrounds of studying and working in European, North American, and Australian universities, as well as Western scholars with expertise on China and its sports system and practice. It is composed of ten parts classified by different subjects. It provides a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between China and the world within the global sport community.The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in China, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those who are working in international sport policy making and sport organisations.
It's Not Just About the Fish
This is a very different angling book. It does not try to teach angling, rather it suspects that any reader will already be a competent fisherman. There is however, room for the "Compleat Tangler" too. It is unusual, quirky, and somewhat unconventional. (Other descriptions, dragged screaming from the Thesaurus, may be subject to fact checking.) If this book has any purpose at all, it is to encourage the reader to think about his own fishing, and certainly to enjoy it. A day by the river should not be "Just About the Fish", and so the book has wildlife, fish, tales and observations about life in general flitting through its pages rather as a dragonfly might pass in front of a daydreaming angler. The text is guaranteed to be free of Artificial Intelligence, and no Biros were damaged or chewed whilst it was being written. JayZS first cast a line over sixty years ago, and still fishes successfully today, for a variety of species.
Fly Fishing Guide to Steelhead Alley
The tributaries that flow into Lake Erie provide some of the best steelhead fly fishing on the planet, as well as plentiful opportunities to catch salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass, and other species. The 400 miles of southern Lake Erie shoreline in three states--Buffalo, New York at its eastern end; Toledo, Ohio, on its western flank; and Pennsylvania's shoreline in the middle--is affectionately called "Steelhead Alley" by the tens of thousands of anglers that come to fish it. According to many, "the Alley" is the best location within the entire Great Lakes region to catch steelhead on a fly.This book is the culmination of over twenty years of guiding and fly fishing throughout the Alley. In addition to covering steelhead in depth, it also covers opportunities for smallmouth bass, lake run brown trout, lake trout, and the occasional chinook or coho salmon that you can catch on a fly, along with the best tributaries and shorelines in which to find them. The author shares his tips for timing the best fishing, reading the water, the most productive local fly patterns, and how to rig and fish for success. He covers detailed access, individual tributary descriptions and reports, many of which are relatively unknown, plus a few new techniques that will help you put some more fish in the net.
Winter Urban Stealth Van Camping
Learn how to live comfortably out of a van all winter and right under everyone's noses. How to use any regular propane heater to stay comfortably warm without getting gassed or spending a small fortune on propane. Detection avoidance measures are discussed in length because it is game over if rousted by bad guys or the man.
The Pacific Crossing Guide 4th Edition
An essential reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific.'The definitive work on Pacific crossings'CruisingThe Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, this comprehensive new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers. Part 1 covers thorough preparation for both East-to-West and West-to-East crossings and Part 2 covers Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals. Updated with new charts and photographs, the new 4th edition focuses on ports of entry rather than secondary anchorages, and expands the North Pacific coverage, making it a valuable resource for sailors doing a North Pacific circuit, particularly US and Canadian sailors from the Pacific North.
Reeds Looseleaf Almanac 2025 (Inc Binder)
The Reeds Looseleaf Almanac provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and the western European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, including the Azores and Madeira. This is a versatile system that combines almanac and pilotage information in a convenient looseleaf form. This unique format, bound inside a durable binder which stays open on the chart table, lets the user tailor the Almanac to their needs by personalising the contents supplied with whatever information they may want to add or take out. Information is quick and easy to access, whilst allowing the navigator to refresh it with the annual update pack. Includes 700 harbour chartlets, harbour facilities, tide tables and streams, 7,500 waypoints, international codes and flags, weather, distance tables, passage advice, area planning charts, rules of the road, radio information, communications, safety, mayday and distress procedures, and documentation and customs. The 2025 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk "There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them" Sir Chay Blyth "The big, bold, extravagantly comprehensive king of Almanacs" Yachting World "On every cruising boat you'll find one of these. Don't start your engines without it" Motor Boat and Yachting "The bible of almanacs" Classic Boat
Reeds Channel Almanac 2025
The Reeds Channel Almanac contains essential navigation and pilotage information covering the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut. Completely updated for 2025, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures - in fact everything the cruising yachtsman needs to know. The large type size and clear layout, including full colour harbour plans and diagrams throughout, makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the length of the English Channel. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.'Sir Chay Blyth
Reeds Western Almanac 2025
The Reeds Western Almanac covers the British coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, providing navigation and pilotage information for the coasts of Wales, Western Scotland, Ireland and Western England. Completely updated for 2025, it offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The large type size and clear layout, including full colour harbour plans and diagrams throughout, makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Welsh mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.'Sir Chay Blyth
Reeds Eastern Almanac 2025
The Reeds Eastern Almanac is the complete guide for North Sea mariners, offering ready access to essential navigation information covering the UK east coast from Ramsgate to Cape Wrath including the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and from Niewport to Delfzjil and Helgoland. Completely updated for 2025, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information around UK and European waters, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The large type and clear layout, including full colour harbour plans and diagrams throughout, makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the North Sea. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.'Sir Chay Blyth
Reeds Looseleaf Update Pack 2025
"There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them"Sir Chay Blyth "The big, bold, extravagantly comprehensive king of Almanacs"Yachting World "Don't start your engines without it"Motor Boat and YachtingThe Reeds Looseleaf Update Pack provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, the Azores and Madeira. A versatile system that combines almanac and pilotage information in a convenient looseleaf form, the Reeds Looseleaf Almanac is inserted into a durable binder which stays open on the chart table and lets the user tailor the Almanac to their needs by personalising the contents supplied with whatever information they may want to add or take out. The Reeds Update Pack 2025 is for those who have bought the Reeds Looseleaf Almanac in previous years and just want to update their information without buying a new binder. The Looseleaf Update Pack's contents are identical to the bound version and include 700 harbour chartlets, harbour facilities, tide tables and streams, 7,500 waypoints, international codes and flags, weather, distance tables, passage advice, area planning charts, rules of the road, radio information, communications, safety, documentation and customs. The 2025 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes. Also includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June are available at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
Batty's Bush Bible
From the director of the wildly popular Bush Mechanics and Black As - a can-do guide for your next outback adventure filled with practical advice, ripper yarns and road-trip tips. Driving around Australia is one of life's biggest adventures, if you're crazy enough to do it. But as anyone who has broken down on the Nullarbor can attest, it's nerve-wracking to head out into the big red.David Batty knows how to get out of hairy situations because he's wound up in a bunch himself. From nearly being washed away by flash floods in the Kimberley to being marooned on an island in the Top End eating stingray, Batty's Bush Bible is chock-full of yarns from David's four decades as a film director in the most remote regions of Australia. He has lived in Alice Springs and Broome longer than he has in the Big Smoke, has traversed the Tanami Track between Alice Springs and Darwin hundreds of times and reckons he's done more laps of Australia than a Qantas plane.This book also contains the wisdom of many of the First Nations people he has worked with throughout his career, including interviews with the original Bush Mechanics and Black As boys. You'll find out how they stuff blown tyres with spinifex, fashion mulga wood into gear sticks and keep cars going long after their used-by date - and learn how to have a whirl yourself.Batty's Bush Bible is your guide to going bush and living to tell the tale. Filled with practical advice, ripper yarns and road-trip tips, it's designed to be picked up, put down, tossed in the glove box or, if you really need it, used for kindling to cook your tailgate dinner. So whether you're a grey nomad, living your best #vanlife or just looking to do a bit of imaginative armchair tourism, this book is your bible for how to stay out of trouble in the outback - and make your own.
Lyon Hunts and Humor
This collection of true life hunting and wilderness stories gives a telling insight into a period of the American West that had a philosophy and humor all its own. A time that has faded and will soon be lost forever. It includes a profile of the author that was originally published in New Mexico Wildlife magazine and stories that were originally published Outdoor Life magazine, as well as poems and illustrations.
The Secret of Nim
The Secret of Nim, by professional magician Justin Monehen, is the definitive guide to the classic matchstick hustle.It starts as an innocent game-just a few matchsticks and a curious challenger. You play, you win, and your opponent is left scratching their head. Then, in a moment of generosity, you reveal the two secret rules that unlock the game. Confident they've mastered it, your opponent challenges you to one final showdown. This is when you deliver the final twist... Ready to master the game, leave your opponents outmatched, and always come out on top? Discover the secret of NIM.
Hiking Mount Rainier National Park
Fully updated and revised, the fifth edition of Hiking Mount RainierNational Park is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails of the diverse landscape nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living
Survivalists of all levels can use Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living to learn primitive living skills, tools for optimal self-sufficiency, and how to better be prepared for any and all adventures into the wild! Packed with in-depth instruction and photos, this guidebook teaches the skills needed to survive and live in the wild using only those things found in the woods or in other natural landscapes. Learn how to ignite a fire with a two-stick hand drill, erect temporary and semi-permanent structures, and more with wilderness experts John and Geri McPherson. "During my first years of learning survival I took a course in survival and primitive earth skills taught by John and Geri McPherson. I was excited by their unbelievable passion and their intrinsic understanding of survival. Their teachings took me from understanding basic skills to a full-blown love for the ancient technologies that humans developed to survive. John and Geri are the real deal. They don't just teach this stuff, they live it. I loved the experience with them so much I came back a second time a few years later. Now that I have traveled the world as Survivorman--experiencing and filming survival in every ecosystem there is--I can sit back and watch my shows and see John and Geri's teachings peek through in every situation. I have been able to understand survival because of John and Geri, and can highly recommend this book." --Les Stroud, AKA Survivorman
Reeds Nautical Almanac 2025
Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2025 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2025 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
Fly-Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was obsessed with water. The famed Italian Renaissance artist meticulously drew every aspect of rivers, from the nature of water drops to the ways currents create and destroy the earth's surface. His obsession led him to become a professional hydraulic engineer and an expert on the physics of water. He disproved Aristotle's 1,800-year-old theory of the water cycle and developed the one we use today. He discovered the nature of erosion and heretically disproved the biblical flood. He created beautiful maps and drawings of river currents and of his audacious plans to reroute the Arno River for war and peace. It is obvious to David Ladensohn, who has been fly-fishing for forty years, that Leonardo would have made the perfect fishing guide. The artist's keen sense of humor and winning personality would have made him a wonderful companion. He knew more about how rivers work than any person before him and would have been outstanding at reading the water to figure out where the fish are. Beginning with Leonardo's remarkable biography--from underprivileged child to celebrity whose company was sought by competing rulers in Italy and France--and taking readers through the inspirations that led him to fall in love with waterways, Ladensohn makes the connection between the artist's life and his own deep knowledge of the art of fly-fishing. His adventures have led him to seek out the most unique, storied, and traveled fly-fishing locales in the world, including Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Bhutan, Italy, Slovenia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Brazil, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Ireland, England, and Mongolia. Ladensohn's research on Leonardo led him to native rivers in Italy to scholars at Oxford and the inside of Windsor Castle, where he studied the finest of Leonardo's original water drawings. The illustrations, which remain little known even today, are reproduced here in color, many for the first time. Fly-Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci is meant to inform and entertain anyone interested in the artist or fly-fishing and their unlikely intersection.
Calling After Water
This extraordinary first essay collection charts the journey of writer-angler Dave Karczynski as he fishes his way from the quiet streams of the Upper Midwest to the far corners of the earth--and back again. Calling After Water is one of those rare books that will both delight readers and invite them to reflect on their own love of fly fishing.
A Year in the Life and Death of the Melbourne Rebels
In November 2023, the Melbourne Rebels began a pre-season full of hope and optimism. With a deep roster and a strong, unifying 'Ubuntu' culture embedding itself within the franchise, there was high anticipation that the 2024 season - their 14th - would finally deliver success. Granted unprecedented insider access, writer Geoff Parkes set out to document the Rebels' season and to provide rugby followers with an insight into what makes a professional rugby franchise work. What followed was an extraordinary turn of events: the club tipped into voluntary administration early in 2024, now not only fighting to compete in one of global rugby's toughest elite competitions, but against a governing body intent on shutting it down. A Year in the Life and Death of the Melbourne Rebels is a raw, close-up account of a group of committed people who, despite being forced to operate under severe financial and emotional stress, strove to take their club to its first ever Super Rugby finals appearance. This book also provides a window into the administration of rugby in Australia; a troubling account of how a newly found determination to impose financial austerity clashed head on with rugby's traditional values of respect, comradeship, and a shared love of the game.
Trekking the Tour Du Mont Blanc
A guidebook to hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a spectacular circuit around Mont Blanc. Covering 170km (105 miles), the TMB takes around 11 days to walk from its official start at Les Houches (France), passing through Courmayeur (Italy) and Champex (Switzerland) before returning to France via the Chamonix valley. A well-serviced introduction to high-level mountain trekking for walkers with good levels of fitness, it can also be run, fastpacked or hiked in 5-9 days. The route is described in both directions in 11 daily stages between 7 and 21km (5-13 miles) in length. Variant routes and alternative stages are also provided, giving the option of visiting cols, refuges and viewpoints not included on the official TMB route. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Includes transport info, a French-English glossary, notes on local history and sites of interest A map booklet, containing 1:25,000 IGN mapping and route line, is available separately from Cicerone GPX files available to download
The Edge of Wales
Embark on an Epic Welsh Adventure!Join Jack, a 50-something adventurer with a tendency for mishaps and a heart full of dreams, as he tackles the awe-inspiring Wales Coast Path. This 870-mile odyssey is no walk in the park - it's a test of endurance, a celebration of stunning landscapes, and a hilarious journey of self-discovery.From dodging stampeding cows and navigating flooded fields to conquering steep cliffs and stumbling upon hidden gems, Jack's candid and humorous account will have you laughing, cheering, and yearning for your own Welsh escape.Experience: * Breathtaking scenery: Rugged cliffs, golden beaches, and charming villages * Unexpected encounters: Celebrity sightings, quirky locals, and curious wildlife * Hilarious misadventures: Mud-splattered falls, navigational blunders, and unforgettable encounters * Heartfelt reflections: On aging, resilience, and the power of chasing your dreams"The Edge of Wales" is a love letter to the Welsh coastline, a testament to the human spirit, and a reminder that adventure awaits, even in the most unexpected places.Perfect for fans of Bill Bryson, Cheryl Strayed, and anyone who's ever dreamed of stepping outside their comfort zone and embracing the wild unknown.
What Have I Done
"What Have I Done" A Hunter's Remembrance of Harvesting His First Deer is a raw, unapologetic reflection on a first-time hunter's confrontation with life, death, and primal instincts. Written with visceral honesty, this true story recounts the harrowing moments of taking an innocent young buck's life, from the chaotic mix of adrenaline and guilt to the haunting echoes of survival. This is not a glorification of the hunt, but a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature, death, and personal responsibility. Isaac Haines spares no detail, from the icy morning start to the blood-soaked aftermath, forcing readers to confront the harsh realities of what it means to kill when there's no need. Gripping, unsettling, and deeply thought-provoking, this is a tale of instinct, regret, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, killing isn't about necessity-it's about understanding why we choose to take life at all.
Camping Guide to the Northern Territory
For campers, caravanners, four-wheel drivers, bushwalkers and anglers.Go camping in the Northern Territory...Experience the very best camping areas in the Northern Territory with this fully updated, detailed directory to over 200 campsites. With Camping Guide to the Northern Territory, you'll find national parks, reserves and conservation areas where you can pitch a tent in a secluded Red Centre campsite, roll out your swag under a sky full of stars in the vast outback or relax with your camper trailer or caravan beside a billabong.Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage are the authors of numerous books on Australian bush travel and have been travelling, camping out and writing for well over two decades.
Strictly Big Bass
Little fish are liars. Big fish hold all the secrets.It all begins with that silent prayer for some degree of success; to fool that wonderfully wild creature into taking the bait.The journey might begin with a cup of worms and a cane pole; or it might take rook with a huge collection of plastic boxes holding a multitude of this season's can't miss artificial baits.However it starts, most of us can easily recall two fish... the first one we caught-and the biggest one.My goal with this book is not to help you catch a bunch of fish; it's to help you catch a bunch of BIG fish.
Strictly Big Bass
Little fish are liars. Big fish hold all the secrets.It all begins with that silent prayer for some degree of success; to fool that wonderfully wild creature into taking the bait.The journey might begin with a cup of worms and a cane pole; or it might take rook with a huge collection of plastic boxes holding a multitude of this season's can't miss artificial baits.However it starts, most of us can easily recall two fish... the first one we caught-and the biggest one.My goal with this book is not to help you catch a bunch of fish; it's to help you catch a bunch of BIG fish.
Myths of Sport Performance
Stretching? Sleep? Fatigue? Psychological Safety? Pregnancy? Leadership?Sport Performance is a complex, highly studied, highly debated and often controversial mixture of theories, opinions and evidence. This book aims to demystify some of the most pervasive myths, misconceptions and realities surrounding the how, what and why of improving performance in sport.Ultimately, you'll learn the truth about a particular myth, based on the most credible evidence available.The subject is multidisciplinary in nature, made up of a myriad of sciences and philosophies, with the aim (the majority of the time) of improving performance, well-being, and health. Readers will learn multidisciplinary perspectives of sport and performance, from the physiological, psychological, pedagogical, sociological, and even philosophical.Yes, this book is underpinned by science, but we also invited authors from around the world to bring their own personal experiences to the chapters, hence including not just experts within academia, but also those working on the ground of sport and performance. Contributors include lead sport scientists working in national institutes of sport, physiotherapists, sport and exercise psychologists, former athletes and high-performance consultants. It is important to us that this book is read by practitioners in the field of sport, and therefore is informed by those successfully working in these areas.Whichever area of sport you compete, participate, work, or have an interest in, this book provides both the research underpinnings and practical considerations for you to be able to apply to your own environment and context. Whether you just become more aware of a specific topic, or you actually change what you do as a result, we hope you enjoy reading as much as we enjoyed putting together.
Discovering A Life Without Limits
By the age of seven, Kyle Coon had his second eye removed and became totally blind. Discovering a Life Without Limits is the true story of Kyle going from the darkness of blindness to the world's mountain peaks while navigating everyday life. Through the journey, Kyle learns how to trust a world he cannot see and how to conquer the fear of the unknown while asking the reader a simple question: Are you ready to live a Life Without Limits?
The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024
A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Editor Jane McManus has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.
Hiking Virginia
Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Kilimanjaro
The most authoritative and detailed guide to climbing Africa's highest mountainAt 19,341ft Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the world's greatest peaks. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the glacier-clad summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is. Includes full practical details - getting to Tanzania and Kenya, town guides and maps to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu. Routes covered on 40 detailed walking maps in the proven Trailblazer style; all walking times are indicated along with points of interest and gradients.This top selling guide from Trailblazer is now in its sixth edition.Comprehensive trail guide and maps (with GPS waypoints also downloadable from the website) to the six major routes: Machame, Marangu, Rongai (Loitokitok), Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe by an author who's climbed them all numerous timesCity guides - Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and gateway towns of Arusha, Moshi and Marangu Planning your trip and booking a trek - when to go, how to book, full reviews of trekking agenciesMount Meru - a popular pre-Kilimanjaro trekBackground information - Comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna, plus cultural information on the Chagga people Porters' rights - how to help Health and safetyIncludes new routes opening in 2024
Rope Boy
Rope Boy is the story of Dennis Gray, a young lad from Leeds who gets his first taste of rock at age eleven, and goes on to become a prominent figure in the UK climbing scene for decades to come. Gray's climbing career began with the 'Bradford Lads', climbing in Yorkshire, Scotland and Wales, exploring classic crags such as Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, tentatively venturing into an exciting new game, and inspired by the pioneering Arthur Dolphin. Just as the scene was rapidly developing in the 1950s, so was Gray's desire to climb, and he was soon climbing with the Rock and Ice legends Joe Brown, Don Whillans and Nat Allen, among others, making first ascents such as North Crag Eliminate on Castle Rock in the Lake District and Grond on Dinas Cromlech in Wales. Larger objectives beckoned, and Gray embarked upon multiple expeditions to the Alps as well as to the Himalaya, the Andes, and America, making numerous first ascents along the way including the north ridge of Alpamayo in Peru's Cordillera Blanca, and Mukar Beh in the Kulu valley of India. Rope Boy relays times of frustration, adventure and success, and the hilarious and dauntless friends with whom Gray shared his experiences. Dennis Gray's transformation from rope boy to expedition leader is an inspiring and encouraging tale of one boy's journey into adulthood via a world of rock, snow and ice.
Painted Mountains
'The mountains are crystal under the blue sky, as we climb up our untouched peak. This is why we climb.'In this fast-paced, refreshingly honest account, Stephen Venables invites you on an adventure like no other. Delving deeply into the unknown, the unclimbed and the undiscovered, Painted Mountains details the stories of two very different expeditions: the first ascent of 6,000-metre Kishtwar-Shivling in the Indian Himalaya alongside Dick Renshaw, before embarking on an Indo-British Expedition led by Harish Kapadia to Rimo: the Painted Mountain.'Most of us are content to settle for some sort of compromise between the desire to survive and the desire to retain an element of uncertainty.'Venables - the first Briton to climb Everest without oxygen - does not shy away from the obvious challenges that come hand-in-hand with tackling expeditions such as these; this account details the highs and the lows, the dropped equipment, the toll of extreme conditions and the shining successes of reaching a summit - all while retaining a sense of humour and an unwavering enthusiasm for the thrill of the climb. Venables' get-up-and-go attitude makes this a delightful read; he is never one to shy away from an opportunity, be it arisen from a year-long dream or a spontaneous invite.Painted Mountains is an invaluable education for anyone who is interested in the greater mountain ranges explored in this book, as well as an inspirational tale of the commitment to a dream, the birth of new friendships and the innumerable rewards of time spent in the mountains.
No Place to Fall
No Place to Fall is Victor Saunders' follow up to his Boardman Tasker Prize winning debut book Elusive Summits. Covering three expeditions in Nepal, the Karakoram and the Kumaon, each shares the exhilaration of attempting new alpine-style routes on terrifyingly committing mountains. In 1989 Victor Saunders and Steve Sustad completed a difficult route on the West Face of Makalu II, only to be brought to a storm-bound halt above 7,000 metres while descending. Without food or bivouac gear, they endured a tortuous descent after a night in the open. Two years later the pair were with a small team in the Hunza valley exploring elusive access to a giant hidden pillar on the unvisited South-East Face of Ultar, one of the highest and most shapely of the world's unclimbed peaks. In 1992 Victor Saunders was part of a joint Indian-British team climbing various peaks in the Panch Chuli range. A happy and successful expedition narrowly avoided ending in tragedy when Stephen Venables broke both legs in a fall on the descent from Panch Chuli V and Chris Bonington survived another fall going to his aid. The dramatic evacuation of Venables, in which the author took a major part, forms an exciting climax to a story of cutting-edge, alpine-style climbing in the world's highest mountains. No Place to Fall offers enviable mountain exploration, enriched by sharing the lives of the mountain peoples along the way. Victor Saunders casts a perceptive, if bemused, eye over his fellow climbers and reflects on the calculation of risk that drives them back year after year to chance their lives in high places.
Elusive Summits
At a time when the greatest mountains in the greatest ranges had been climbed by numerous routes, collected like stamps and written about extensively, Victor Saunders and his friends relished the exploration of the slightly lower, slightly humbler, but often more aesthetically satisfying and no less testing summits in the 6,000- and 7,000-metre range. With thousands of unclimbed peaks in the Karakoram and Himalaya to choose from, these were ripe fruit for the committed mountaineers of the day. In his Boardman-Tasker-winning Elusive Summits, Victor Saunders describes four expeditions to the Karakoram, to Uzum Brakk, Bojohaghur Duanasir, Rimo and the stunning Spantik. Battling crevasses and violent weather, injured climbers and dropped rucksacks, Saunders and his friends make a string of exciting and difficult ascents. Saunders communicates the highs and lows of expedition life with relish, good humour, and a keen eye for the idiosyncratic among his companions. His first book, Elusive Summits, is a wonderful celebration of the sheer exhilaration that comes from the hardest level of alpine-style exploration in the Karakoram.
Climb to the Lost World
Over 9,000 feet up on the top of Mount Roraima is a twenty-five mile square plateau, at the point where Guyana's border meets Venezuela and Brazil. In 1973, Scottish mountaineering legend Hamish MacInnes alongside climbing notoriety Don Whillans, Mo Anthoine and Joe Brown trekked through dense rainforest and swamp, and climbed the sheer overhanging sandstone wall of the great prow in order to conquer this Conan Doyle fantasy summit.As one of the last unexplored corners of the world, in order to reach the foot of the prow the motley yet vastly experienced expedition trudged through a saturated world of bizarre vegetation, fantastically contorted slime-coated trees and deep white mud; a world dominated by bushmaster snakes, scorpions and giant bird-eating spiders.This wasn't the end of it, however. The stately prow itself posed extreme technical complications: the rock was streaming with water, and the few-and-far-between ledges were teeming with scorpion-haunted bromeliads. This was not a challenge to be taken lightly. However, if anyone was going to do it, it was going to be this group of UK climbing pioneers, backed by The Observer, supported by the Guyanan Government, and accompanied by a BBC camera team, their mission was very much in the public eye.Climb to the Lost World is a story of discovering an alien world of tortured rock formations, sunken gardens and magnificent waterfalls, combined with the trials and tribulations of day-to-day expedition life. MacInnes' dry humour and perceptive observations of his companions, flora and fauna relay the story of this first ascent with passion and in true explorer style.
North Wall
'Far off on the horizon the snowfields sparkled, and across the meadow the Piz Molino towered formidably above the glacier, its snow cone glittering in the pale blue sky.'North Wall is award-winning writer Roger Hubank's first novel. The premise is one familiar to those with a thirst for adventure at high altitude: two men attempting to climb one of the world's most challenging peaks; yet at its core this is a story that examines the nature of climbing itself: trading familiar earthbound comforts for the allure of the mountains and risking it all to achieve the extraordinary.Following a first ascent that ended in tragedy, the Alps' most demanding mountain - the staggering 3,753-metre Piz Molino - awaits a second ascent. Two very different climbers step up. Raymond, an experienced mountain guide, is struggling with demons after being left the sole survivor of a previous expedition. Daniel is an amateur torn between his need to climb and his responsibilities as a husband and father. Together they attempt the treacherous 1,200-metre North Face.'Perhaps that is why we have been reduced like this ... deprived of those we love - stripped of all certainty - so that we may learn what it is to be ourselves.'North Wall takes the reader on a gripping journey. We follow Raymond and Daniel through tragedy and triumph as they face both the physical challenges of the dangerous ascent and the psychological turmoil of finding themselves along the way.A must-read for anyone interested in the quest to complete life's more extreme feats.
Mastering Public Bicycles with Popcorn
Discover the fascinating world of public bicycles and their rise in urban settings, while exploring the unexpected connection between these sustainable transportation systems and the irresistible snack option of popcorn. With in-depth information on bicycle basics, public bicycle systems worldwide, safety and security measures, promoting active transportation, and future trends and innovations, this comprehensive guide is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts, urban planners, and popcorn lovers alike.
The Impact of Renewable Bicycles
Renewable Bicycles: A Comprehensive Guide. Environmental, Economic, and Social BenefitsDiscover the incredible impact of renewable bicycles on our planet, economy, and society with this comprehensive and compelling guide. Learn about their environmental benefits, economic impacts, and social significance, along with case studies, policy frameworks, and future trends. Find out how renewable bicycles can reduce carbon emissions, preserve natural resources, and promote health and wellness. Explore their economic benefits for individuals, businesses, and governments, and dive. the social impact of cycling in terms of mobility, community building, and education. With insights into policy and regulatory frameworks, technological innovations, infrastructure development, and behavior change, this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable transportation.intoto
The Flies Are Too Damn Small
Peter Cammann has written about fishing for more than 30 years. In that time, he has explored at length the lasting questions of fishing, chief among them, why anyone would spend their time doing it. This book presents the odd tales, confessions and musings of a deeply flawed angler, well-acquainted with the limits of his own abilities. These humorous tales are presented by the author as a kind of answer to why so many people spend hours in the water, facing off with fish, sometimes only to release them right away. Occasionally profound and always funny, Cammann's unique perspective on the sport will delight even those who have never cast a line.
The Ultimate Guide to Quantum Bicycles
Quantum Bicycles: Harnessing Quantum Mechanics for the Future of Cycling explores the revolutionary concept. quantum mechanics in bicycle design and construction, highlighting the advantages and applications of quantum bicycles in various fields. From the principles of quantum mechanics to the quantum physics behind frame materials and components, this book delves into the potential of quantum bicycles in energy efficiency, future technologies, and the challenges and future directions of this cutting-edge field.of using
19th World Athletics Championships - Budapest 2023
A complete statistical record of the 19th World Athletics Championships held in the National Athletics Centre in Budapest. The book contains the full results for each event, the personal and season best performances for each participating athlete, world and area records going into the championships along with the historic gold medal performances for each event since the championships began. There is also a full breakdown of the points allocated under the World Team trophy.
Sports & Recreation Advancements
Discover the fascinating history of sports, from ancient civilizations to modern technological innovations and the ethical dilemmas that arise, in this comprehensive. topics such as the origins of. a compelling and thought-provoking examination of the dynamic world of sports and recreation.sports, the impact of technology, controversies in sports, and the future of the industry, this book offersand engaging exploration of the sports world. Covering
Health Benefits of Sports & Recreation
Discover the countless physical, mental, social, and psychological. this comprehensive guide. Covering everything from cardiovascular health to ethical considerations, this book explores the diverse impact of sports on our well-being. Packed with research and current trends, it is a must-read for athletes, health enthusiasts, and anyone interested in harnessing the transformative power of sports and recreation.benefits of sports and recreation in
