Now in B-format paperback, this book describes ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter - who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England - to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed. For each, walking was integral, whether it was rambling for miles across the Highlands, like Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, or pacing novels into being, as Virginia Woolf did around Bloomsbury. Offering a beguiling view of the history of walking, Wanderers guides us through the different ways of seeing - of being - articulated by these ten pathfinding women.

There is a part of human nature compelled to test our own limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When journalist Jenny Valentish wrote Woman of Substances, a book about addiction, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit like marathon running upon giving up. What stayed constant was the need to push their boundaries. Everything Harder Than Everyone Else follows people doing the things that most couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't. By delving into their extreme behaviour, there's a lot that us mere mortals can learn about the human condition. There's the neuroscientist violating his brain to override his disgust response. The athlete using childhood adversity as grist for the mill. The wrestler turning restlessness into curated ultraviolence. The architect hanging from hooks in her flesh, to better get out of her head. The performance artist seeking erasure by torturing his body. The BDSM dom helping people flirt with death to feel more alive. The bare-knuckle boxer whose gnarliest opponent is her ego. The dancer who could not separate her identity from her practice until at death's door. The bodybuilder exacting order on a life that was once chaotic. And the porn star-turned-fighter for whom sex and violence are two sides of the same coin. Their insights lead Jenny on a compulsive, sometimes reckless journey of immersion journalism. -- .

The revised edition of the bestselling "ChiRunning," a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level.
In "ChiRunning, " Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi.
"ChiRunning "enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T'ai Chi:
1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past.
2. Engage your core. Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed.
3. Add relaxation to your running. Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance.
4. Make it a Mindful Practice. Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice.
5. It's easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step "ChiRunning "training program.

Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or expanding a power walking practice. Covering the author's journey from non-athlete to dedicated power walker, it is entertaining, motivational and jam-packed with information. Here, power walking practice is contextualized through the author's goal to complete a half marathon in each of the United States as she approaches 60 years old. The journey includes encounters with sketchy porta-potties and terrifying mini-planes, confessions of dubious road-trip food choices and tales of finish lines reached through sheer determination-all told with wit and wisdom. Part travelogue, part power walking guidebook, this engaging text will entertain, motivate and enlighten readers who are looking to start a fitness program or change up their workout routine.

Alaska is like no other state and few countries; men experience greater risk in her arms. This one-of-a-kind anthology captures the spine tingling adventures of daring men and women who venture into Alaska's vast wilderness and look death in the eye. "Danger Stalks the Land" relates gripping episodes of animal attacks, avalanches, aircraft disasters, fishing, hunting, and skiing accidents, and chronicles risky climbs and reckless mountaineering amid Alaska's fantastic peaks. Through exhaustive research and interviews, author Larry Kaniut has captured in one volume, the terror and beauty of man's attempt to explore a vast and unforgiving land.

The West Virginia University Mountaineer is not just a mascot: it is a symbol of West Virginia history and identity embraced throughout the state. In this deeply informed but accessible study, folklorist Rosemary Hathaway explores the figure's early history as a backwoods trickster, its deployment in emerging mass media, and finally its long and sometimes conflicted career - beginning officially in 1937 - as the symbol of West Virginia University. Alternately a rabble-rouser and a romantic embodiment of the state's history, the Mountaineer has been subject to ongoing reinterpretation while consistently conveying the value of independence. Hathaway's account draws on multiple sources, including archival research, personal history, and interviews with former students who have portrayed the mascot, to explore the complex forces and tensions animating the Mountaineer figure. Often serving as a focus for white, masculinist, and Appalachian identities in particular, the Mountaineer that emerges from this study is something distinct from the hillbilly. Frontiersman and rebel both, the Mountaineer figure traditionally and energetically resists attempts (even those by the University) to tame or contain it.

"Pathfinder (R) Guide North Coast 500 presents 28 fabulous walks and 32 not-to-be-missed stop-off opportunities in the Northern Highlands, following Scotland's longest and most spectacularly scenic road trip. This guide follows the North Coast 500 in a clockwise circuit, arranged in four convenient chapters: South - Inverness to Braemore Junction West - Braemore Junction to Durness North - Durness to Wick East - Wick to Inverness Setting out in the first chapter in a westerly direction from Inverness, the first walk is encountered at Loch Kinellan, north-west of Muir of Ord. The first west coast-based walk is from Applecross, with others following at Shieldaig, Gairloch and Poolewe, while inland there's a circuit of Loch Coulin in the Torridon mountains and an ascent of Beinn Eighe. In the second chapter, walks explore the amazing geology and landscapes of the west coast from Ullapool, northwards through the wild terrain of Assynt and the Northwest Geo Park, visiting the Traligill Caves and Lochinver, and with a glorious finale to the remote and outstandingly beautiful Sandwood Bay - a real treat. Chapter three provides the opportunity to climb Ben Hope, Scotland's most northerly Munro, where the views from the summit reach over the inaccessible blanket bog expanse of the Flow Country. The other walks explore the headlands, beaches, bays and north coast heritage from Durness, Tongue, Torrisdale and Castletown, with the impressive Stacks of Duncansby the objective of the last walk in the chapter, reaching the most north-easterly tip of mainland Scotland. Visiting a clifftop castle, an historic fishing harbour and seabird colony, chapter four begins with a circuit of Noss Head. Moving down the east coast to Helmsdale, there's a detour inland to tackle Morven and Maiden Pap, and the itinerary continues with a climb up Ben Bhraggie from Golspie, a wood-flanked estuary ramble at Loch Fleet, a stroll around the Seaboard Villages and fishing heritage associated with Hilton, Balintore and Shandwick, and finishing with a walk to the Fyrish Monument and far-reaching views over Cromarty Firth. 28 outstanding circular walks and 32 stop-off strolls at points around the North Coast 500: walks range from 2 to 101/2 miles with clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps, GPS waypoints, where to park, and all the places of interest en route. These all-new routes have been researched and written by expert outdoor writer Felicity Martin and showcase beautiful photography of scenes from the walks. Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain's best-loved walking guides. Printed with weather-resistant covers featuring durable rounded corners, they are the perfect companion for country walking throughout Britain. With 80 titles in the series, and 2000 routes to choose from, a wealth of walks is available throughout England, Scotland and Wales from Land's End to Shetland and the Lleyn Peninsula to Southwold."

One of a series of ten books in the new Top 10 Walks: Wales Coast Path series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts.. Each volume outlines the most popular circular walks along key sections of the coast path, with clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in reliability, clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Pendine & Marros, Laugharne, Llansteffan, Pembrey, Whiteford , Llangennith, Rhossili, Oxwich, Pennard, Caswell Bay & Pwlldu Bay. Other titles in the series include: Llyn Penin-sula, Cardigan Bay North and Cardigan Bay South.

Camping in Pennsylvania is better than ever! The Keystone State offers thousands of square miles of hills, forests, and rivers to pursue a variety of outdoor activities: hiking, bicycling, skiing, fishing, boating, and camping. In fact, Pennsylvania provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But how do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy or the easiest access to Pennsylvania's impressive backcountry? Which are best for first-time campers? Matt Willen has traversed the entire state and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Here, he presents the 50 best places to pitch a tent and spend the night in private, state park, and state and national forest campgrounds-without the noise of loud portable stereos, large recreational vehicles, and crowds. Selections are organized into four distinct regions and are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and each entry comes with ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness. In addition to providing campers with essential information about each campground (including detailed maps, season, rates, facilities, and how to reserve a site), the guide identifies the best sites at the best campgrounds, offers information on exciting day trips, suggests hikes and activities accessible from the campgrounds, and describes the flora and fauna campers might encounter on a trip. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Pennsylvania. This guide is a keeper.

10 carefully curated walks in the Lake District/South Downs National Park for the casual and less experienced walker, with a focus on Accessible routes, Quieter areas, Parking and public transport options, Info for dog walkers, Telling the stories behind the walk, Nature notes, Refreshment stops & Taking your time.

The guide to the top 50 tent campsites in Oregon. The new, full-color edition of Best Tent Camping: Oregon by Becky Ohlsen guides campers to the state's quietest and most scenic campsites. It's the perfect resource for those who blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boom box, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by RVs. The book contains detailed campground layout maps; key information such as fees, restrictions, and dates of operation; and candid ratings for beauty, privacy, quiet, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness.

Hardbacked for the first time in its long history the articles in this year's SMCJ are richly diverse. Martin Moran and Simon Richardson recount solo winter traverses of the Cuillin Ridge. Stephen Scott and Iain Smart present different aspects of Eagle Ridge on Lochnagar. Mike Dixon takes us on an entertaining tour of the Ben Avon plateau. The irrepressible Gordon Smith recalls a wild day on Ben Nevis with Dick Renshaw, while Dennis Gray and Phil Gribbon introduce more sombre notes as they remember tragedies on the Ben and in Glencoe. Further afield Grant Urquhart rafts down the Grand Canyon, Ross Hewitt skis the four great North Faces in the Alps and Dave Broadhead takes an unexpected helicopter ride. In more historical tones Gavin Anderson gives us an insight into the formative years of Bugs McKeith and Ian Crofton gives a personal twist to the topic of Scottish avalanches.As always the Journal contains the most extensive and up to date coverage in print of New Climbs in Scotland, and the unique Munro Matters lovingly compiled by the Clerk of the List. Simon Richardson reports on last winter's cutting edge activities, while Mike Jacob goes back a hundred years to present a glimpse of how things were for Scotland's mountaineers in 1916 at the height of the Great War.Likely to become a collector's item - the first hardbacked Journal is excellent value at GBP16.95.

Changing the narrative of mountaineering books, Sherpa focuses on the people who live and work on the roof of the world. Amid all the foreign adventurers that throng to Nepal to scale the world's highest peaks there exists a small community of mountain people at the foothills of Himalayas. Sherpa tells their story. It's the story of endeavour and survival at the roof of the world. It dives into their culture and tells of their existence at the edge of life and death. Written by Ankit Babu Adhikari - a writer, social science researcher and musician - and Pradeep Bashyal - a journalist with the BBC based in Nepal - Sherpa traces their story pre- and post-mountaineering revolution, their evolution as climbing crusaders with previously unpublished stories from the most notable and incredible Sherpas of the last 50 years. This is the story of the Sherpas.

Learn everything you need to know about camping in this outdoors guide! Preparing for your next trip to the outdoors? Not really sure what to pack or how to spend your time? This woodsy guide is for you! With this perfect handbook, you'll never be at a loss for what to do both before and during your camping trip. You'll not only learn about packing, etiquette, wildlife, rules and regulations and more, but will also be inspired with perfect camping locations from all over the United States and Europe, as well as camping words of wisdom to help get you in the mindset. Whether you're camping here in the United States in a beautiful national park or decide to go abroad to the UK and Europe, everything you'll want to know about preparing for your camping trip is right here! Here are just some of the sections that you'll need to know about: Choosing and Preparing Your Gear First-Aid Camping Etiquette Types of Camping Picking an Appropriate Location and Pitching a Tent And Much, Much More! Whether you're a seasoned camper or it's your first time sleeping under the stars, The Camper's Survival Guide, packed to the brim with tips and advice, will be your essential guide to surviving and having fun in the great outdoors.

Few great cities have shown such character and capacity for reinvention as Glasgow. This medieval seat of learning and pilgrimage became the Workshop of the World, famed for its shipbuilding and engineering, before being reborn again as a City of Culture and commerce. The cities evolution, resilience and unique humour are a source of great pride for its citizens. These 25 walks explore the glorious architecture and parks at Glasgow's heart, as well as the best green places and built heritage within an hour's journey.

A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery. Idaho's mountains also boast great weather -- fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies, less rain than Oregon and Washington, and cooler summer temperatures than California. Backpacking Idaho takes you to what author Doug Lorain calls a "Shangri-la" for backpackers. In the craggy Selkirk Mountains you'll find lush forests, small cirque lakes, and jagged granite peaks. Watch for ospreys, river otters, and belted kingfishers in the swift Selway River. Explore hundreds of miles of trails in the gently rolling forested hills in north-central Idaho, or head to Hell's Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America, where you'll find both alpine tundra and cactus-studded desert.

Beyond the bright lights of one of the city's fastest growing metropolitan areas is some of the most rugged, beautiful, and remote country around. Popular destinations such as Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Death Valley, and Mt. Charles are covered, plus lesser-known areas such as Anniversary Narrows, Arrow Canyon, Bowl of Fire, and the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. Each trip showcases the diversity of this region, from the geological wonders and rare life forms surviving in Mojave National Preserve to ancient petroglyphs. The hikes range from easy strolls to challenging treks and include distance, time, elevation change, difficulty, and trail-use notes. A custom map accompanies every description, and GPS waypoints are given for key locations.

Thoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features over 100 of the best hikes from every quarter of the Sierra Nevada range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience. From foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, author Barry Parr has compiled a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the entirety of the range. This is one of the most comprehensive hiking guides to the Gold Country.