Author : Eugene Buchanan
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781555916084
A harrowing adventure that follows a group of Westerners on a paddling trip down the Bashkaus River in Siberia. Ultimately, they find that the river creates a common bond regardless of race, religion, or nationality--a bond in which a group of strangers truly come together as brothers.
Author : Jason Smith
Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 32,48 MB
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781119991243
A stunningly illustrated book detailing the world′s most breathtaking on–water adventures Whether it′s paddling down mountain chasms or exploring rugged coastlines, navigating a canoe or kayak counts as one of life′s indescribable joys. And in this memorable collection of 100 extraordinary on–water experiences, armchair adventurers and avid water sport enthusiasts are given a taste of canoeing and kayaking in every climate, condition, and geographical location. From the frozen wastes of North America, the rivers and seas of Europe and Asia, to the stunning waters of the Far East and Australasia, each paddle stroke is brought to life. With something for everyone—from the white water adrenalin junkie to the extreme sea kayaker—Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures offers true–life adventurers useful, detailed information telling you exactly how, where, and when to attempt any on–water expedition yourself. The three co-authors are highly experienced paddlers from both sides of the Atlantic. Eugene Buchanan is editor-in-chief of Paddling Life, Jason Smith is editor of Canoe & Kayak UK while James Weir is a prize-winning paddler and journalist who still leads extreme paddling expeditions worldwide. Striking full–page photographs are matched with lively text that bring 100 adventures to life Offering a rare, inside look at living the life of adventure in every climate and latitude, this spectacular album of memorable canoeing and kayaking experiences is an ideal gift and a must for those who wish they′d been there—and those who already have.
Author : Eugene Buchanan
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,95 MB
Release : 2011-06
Category : Family recreation
ISBN : 9781565236356
There is a movement upon us and it's full of parents who refuse to let their children become a statistic of childhood obesity, and who understand the fate of the environment rests with connecting their kids with the outdoors. Outdoors Parents, Outdoor Kids shines a much needed headlamp on helping parents accomplish this and more. With an informative and entertaining look at biking, camping, swimming, paddling, snowsports, hiking, fishing, climbing and more, award-winning author Eugene Buchanan extends parents a helping hand in getting their kids outside and instilling in them a respect for their health and the environment. It's a set of training wheels for first-time parents and an essential guide for hair-pulling veterans.
Author : Dave Costello
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,54 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493009168
Perched impossibly on a ridge overlooking a 10,000-foot drop into Tibet, Sano Babu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa wait. Heel to toe, connected at the waist by a pair of carabineers that’s connected to nothing else, they stare down the North Face of Mount Everest, a red and white nylon tandem paragliding wing fluttering behind them. They know that jumping off the top of the world marks only the beginning of a longer, more audacious journey. And they know that the two-mile ride down Everest will be the easiest part. If the jump doesn’t kill them. In April 2011 the two unsponsored Nepalis set out on an unprecedented expedition to climb Everest, paraglide from its peak, and paddle nearly 400 miles to the ocean. Little problems wouldn’t stop them. Like the fact that Babu had no technical climbing experience. And that Lakpa had never been kayaking—or swimming. But after summiting, surviving their flight off the world’s tallest mountain, and being arrested, robbed, and nearly drowned—repeatedly—the two friends discovered their adventure had only just begun.
Author : Márton Veress
Publisher : Springer
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 12,11 MB
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319972928
This book discusses the theoretical and practical issues of glaciokarsts. After a research history, a general description of glaciokarsts is provided. Thereafter, the glacial erosion on karst, the karstic features of glaciokarsts, the development of these features, the karstic zones of glaciokarsts, surface development of glaciokarsts, case studies on glaciokarsts and an overview of the glaciokarsts of the Earth are presented.
Author : Joe Booth
Publisher : Class Five Mind
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 19,63 MB
Release : 2020-07-04
Category :
ISBN : 9780578677781
From the River is written from an insider's perspective to address the issue of substance abuse among adventure athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. While there are numerous books written about recovery, very few that speak directly to the heart and soul of adventure athletes. From the River fills this gap. Outdoor enthusiasts seeking inspiration and practical guidance on how to win their battles against alcohol or drug abuse will appreciate the honesty, metaphors, and advice included in this guidebook for sobriety. Using whitewater kayaking as a metaphor for life, From the River is broken up into two sections - "Section I: Class Five Mind" and "Section II: From the River." In Section I, I call upon my background in psychology, education, and my struggle with substance abuse to offer science-based, practical advice on how to break the chains of addiction by developing a mindset based on five principles that every adventure athlete can relate to - Commitment, Courage, Humility, Flow, and Resilience. In Section II, I share lessons and anecdotes from my years on the river teaching cancer survivors and blind veterans how to whitewater kayak. This section also contains detailed and thrilling accounts of overcoming my mental challenges of paddling Class V whitewater. For many of the people rushing outside to find refuge from their stressful lives, addiction continues to be an anchor holding them down. As the sober movement becomes more mainstream, outdoor enthusiasts are looking for resources that they can relate to. From the River is written for this population by one of their own. A story of recovery and redemption, this book blends neuroscience, personal stories, and practical advice to the reader who is struggling with addiction.
Author : Robert Burgin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 161069385X
Successfully navigate the rich world of travel narratives and identify fiction and nonfiction read-alikes with this detailed and expertly constructed guide. Just as savvy travelers make use of guidebooks to help navigate the hundreds of countries around the globe, smart librarians need a guidebook that makes sense of the world of travel narratives. Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narratives meets that demand, helping librarians assist patrons in finding the nonfiction books that most interest them. It will also serve to help users better understand the genre and their own reading interests. The book examines the subgenres of the travel narrative genre in its seven chapters, categorizing and describing approximately 600 titles according to genres and broad reading interests, and identifying hundreds of other fiction and nonfiction titles as read-alikes and related reads by shared key topics. The author has also identified award-winning titles and spotlighted further resources on travel lit, making this work an ideal guide for readers' advisors as well a book general readers will enjoy browsing.
Author : Kevin Fedarko
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 27,66 MB
Release : 2014-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1439159866
The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.
Author : Eugene Buchanan
Publisher : Conundrum Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 32,67 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 194228036X
A modern-day, real life adventure, this book will take readers along for a rollicking ride through South America on a race to the bottom of the Earth. When the author first met Polish explorer, Yurek Majcherczyk on a commercial feasibility expedition down Ecuador's Quijos River in 1989, he did not know it would lead to taking part in a Polish race, stumbling upon a mummy-filled cave and even getting wrapped up in a legend linking long-lost Incan riches to a riverfront castle in Poland. As the adventurers plunge deeper and deeper into unknown territory, they discover a rival Polish team trying to usurp their goal. The author seamlessly weaves these tales with his own exploits and adventures—climaxing with a tumultuous hike out of the canyon with both teams returning to complete their race the following year.
Author : David J. Rothman
Publisher : Conundrum Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 25,66 MB
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1938633334
Featuring 38 true-life stories of adventure and self-discovery, adrenaline, and honesty, a former professional NCAA downhill competitor reveals the soul skier’s raison d’être: finding exhilaration, faith, grief, love, and everything that truly matters amid the gloriously tangible, tactile, break-your-leg-if-you’re-not-careful rocks, trees, and gullies of the alpine world. These essays, collected from numerous glossy ski and lifestyle journals, including Powder, Couloir, and Telemark Skier, celebrate the land of winter and the author's roles as mountaineer, ski racer, father, and all-around life enthusiast. His stories will appeal to anyone who has ever hit the slopes and felt the adrenaline rush of perching atop a steep precipice, knowing that skiing is the physical, emotional, and spiritual place where deep truths are explored and the graceful interaction of body and terrain answers back.
